Campfire Ban

• Campfire, burning bans go into effect early for B.C. Coastal Fire Centre

  The BC Wildfire Service says that starting at noon on Thursday, May 7, most open burning activities will be prohibited throughout the Coastal Fire Centre, with exceptions.

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  May 6
  
• Campfire ban coming to B.C.’s coast

  The ban, which takes effect at noon on Thursday, will cover the vast majority of British Columbia's coastal region.

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  Jul 15, 2025
  
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• B.C. lifting campfire bans for coast, southeast

  The move comes after officials lifted a campfire ban in the Cariboo region last Friday. Campfires are also permitted in the Prince George Fire centre. 

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  Aug 26, 2024
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• Man fined $1,150 for starting campfire despite ban

  A man has been issued a hefty fine by the Oliver Fire Department he lit a camp fire, despite an imposed ban, and the fire got away from him.

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  Aug 7, 2024
• Okanagan Forest Task Force stunned that some ignoring campfire ban

  Kane Blake, founder of the Okanagan Forest Task Force, says his organization has found multiple illegal campfires at out-of-the-way sites despite a ban in the region.

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  Aug 2, 2024
• B.C. campfire ban to begin for almost entire province as 150 wildfires burn

  The campfire ban is to try and mitigate as many human-caused wildfires as possible.

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  Jul 12, 2024
• B.C. bans campfires across the province as of Friday, July 12

  The BC Wildfire Service said with the increased risk of new wildfire starts from current and forecast weather conditions, a complete ban across the province is necessary.

  Fire

  Jul 9, 2024
• City of Vernon to implement fire ban on Wednesday

  The City of Vernon says the local fire danger rating is high, and that ‘the ban is intended to help prevent human-caused wildfires and protect public safety.’

  Canada

  Jul 9, 2024
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• Season’s first campfire ban coming to B.C.’s Southern Interior

  The ban, effective Friday at noon, includes the areas around Kamloops, Kelowna, Penticton, Vernon, Princeton Merritt, Lillooet and Clearwater. 

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  Jul 8, 2024
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• Whistler implements campfire ban ahead of Victoria Day long weekend

  Whistler has issued a campfire ban amid dry conditions heading into the Victoria Day long weekend. The BC Wildfire Service says there are no provincial campfire bans in place.

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  May 14, 2024