Campfire Ban

• Campfire ban in Southern Interior to be lifted this week

  The province introduced a campfire ban in early June, but rescinded it, only to reintroduce it in early July.

  Fire

  Sep 26, 2023
  
• Bonfire on forest service road in North Okanagan leads to $1,150 fine

  Police say they were called out to help the Coldstream Fire Dept. after a large bonfire was reported early Sunday.

  Canada

  Jul 25, 2023
  
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• Kelowna Fire Department reminding public to follow upcoming campfire ban

  “I'm very concerned — all our fire crews are very concerned about the potential fire conditions,” said Kelowna Fire Department fire prevention officer Paul Johnson.

  Weather

  Jul 6, 2023
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• Campfire ban to be reintroduced in Kamloops, Coastal fire centres

  A re-instated campfire ban applies to all public and private land within the Kamloops Fire Centre jurisdiction, unless specified otherwise by local government.

  Canada

  Jul 4, 2023
• Campfire ban to be lifted for parts of B.C. coast on Wednesday

  As of noon on Wednesday, campfires will again be allowed in the Lower Mainland, Sea-to-Sky region, Sunshine Coast and a portion of the central coast.

  Weather

  Jun 20, 2023
• Campfire ban still in place for some parts of B.C.’s Southern Interior

  Penticton and Veron, however, are lifting theirs, citing reduced wildfire risks. But local officials are urging people to use caution and follow fire safety rules.

  Canada

  Jun 16, 2023
• B.C. to rescind campfire ban for Kamloops Fire Centre

  The campfire ban was originally issued on June 8, but lasted only eight days before the province rescinded it.

  Environment

  Jun 15, 2023
• Campfire ban for most of B.C. comes into effect

  The campfire ban includes the Kamloops, Cariboo and Prince George fire centres, plus most of the Coastal fire centre and parts of the Northwest fire centre.

  Environment

  Jun 8, 2023
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• Campfire bans to take effect in most of B.C. Thursday

  B.C. is in the grips of what Global BC senior meteorologist Kristi Gordon called a "mini heat wave" with unreasonably high temperatures forecast across southern B.C. this week. 

  Weather

  Jun 6, 2023
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• Campfire ban in B.C.’s Southern Interior to begin Thursday

  A campfire ban in B.C.'s Southern Interior will begin Thursday, June 8, at noon, and will last until noon on Oct. 13 or until the order is rescinded.

  Canada

  Jun 6, 2023