Campfires

• RDNO lifts campfire ban for electoral areas B and C, but Vernon, Enderby keep ban in place

  Vernon’s fire chief says the fire-danger rating within the city remains high, so the campfire ban will remain in place.

  Canada

  Sep 2, 2022
  
• Dramatic decrease in Okanagan wildfires compared to last year

  To date, the centre has seen 63 fires for a total of 100 hectares burned. Last year at this time 41,856 hectares were burned through 151 wildfires.

  Environment

  Jul 1, 2022
  
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• B.C. Wildfire Service implements first fire ban of the year

  The region has already had several "escaped grass fires" with one spreading and destroying an outbuilding.

  Fire

  Apr 15, 2022
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• North Okanagan conservation officers issue two $1,150 fines for violating B.C.’s campfire ban

  “What people don’t realize is that every person who’s sitting around that campfire could also be issued violation tickets."

  Canada

  Jul 6, 2021
• Some Manitoba fire restrictions lifted after recent rain and upcoming cooler weather

  The province says some fire and travel bans have been lifted after recent rainfall and with cooler weather forecasted for the next week.

  Weather

  Apr 9, 2021
• Campfire ban lifted for most Central Okanagan areas

  Effective immediately, the ban on wood-burning campfires in many Central Okanagan areas has ended.

  Canada

  May 14, 2020
• Coronavirus: Ontario restricting outdoor fires during COVID-19 outbreak

  Ontario residents who live in an area with a restricted fire zone cannot have outdoor fires until further notice, the province announced Thursday.

  Environment

  Apr 2, 2020
• 32 abandoned campfires doused by wardens during long weekend in Southern Interior: BC Wildfire Service

  The BC Wildfire Service is urging the public to be more cautious with fire use.

  Aug 7, 2019
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• Police on North Shore issue warning about all-night bush parties ahead of new school year

  Many North Shore students will mark their last year of high school by camping, however West Vancouver police are warning against these all-night parties.

  News

  Sep 3, 2018
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• Provincial government issues fire ban for southern Alberta

  “The continued hot and dry weather across much of southern Alberta has created an extreme fire hazard," said Agriculture Minister Oneil Carlier.

  Environment

  Aug 12, 2018