Ban Coming for Larger Open Fires in the Northwest
The restrictions cover fireworks, burn barrels and larger open fires as drought and a warmer-than-normal summer keep fire risk elevated.
- The Northwest Fire Centre prohibited Category 2 open burning on Wednesday, July 15, while the Coastal Fire Centre expanded its Campfire Prohibition to include Category 1, 2, and 3 fires starting Thursday, July 16, at noon.
- Persistent "underlying drought conditions" despite moderate June rains prompted the BC Wildfire Service to implement restrictions aimed at reducing human-caused wildfire risks to communities and forests.
- Prohibited items include Fireworks, Binary exploding targets, and burn barrels, though Category 1 campfires remain permitted in four districts, including the Campbell River Forest District and Sunshine Coast Forest District.
- Anyone lighting a Category 1 campfire in permitted areas must comply with Section 20 of the Wildfire Regulation, and the BC Wildfire Service requests the public report violations or unattended fires immediately.
- The Summer 2026 Seasonal Outlook suggests warmer-than-normal conditions across much of Canada, prompting authorities to continue monitoring and implementing restrictions where needed to protect forest resources.
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Ban coming for larger open fires in the northwest - Fort St. James Caledonia Courier
Larger open fires will banned in the northwest as of noon July 15. Known as Category 2 fires, they were first banned in April and permitted again the beginning of July based on fire hazard conditions. A Category 2 open fire is a fire that: – Burns material in one pile not exceeding two metres in height and three metres in width,– Burns material concurrently in two piles each not exceeding two metres in height and three metres in width, or– Burns…
Ban coming for larger open fires in the northwest - Vanderhoof Omineca Express
Larger open fires will banned in the northwest as of noon July 15. Known as Category 2 fires, they were first banned in April and permitted again the beginning of July based on fire hazard conditions. A Category 2 open fire is a fire that: – Burns material in one pile not exceeding two metres in height and three metres in width,– Burns material concurrently in two piles each not exceeding two metres in height and three metres in width, or– Burns…
Ban coming for larger open fires in the northwest - Northern Sentinel
Larger open fires will banned in the northwest as of noon July 15. Known as Category 2 fires, they were first banned in April and permitted again the beginning of July based on fire hazard conditions. A Category 2 open fire is a fire that: – Burns material in one pile not exceeding two metres in height and three metres in width,– Burns material concurrently in two piles each not exceeding two metres in height and three metres in width, or– Burns…
Smithers Interior News
Ban coming for larger open fires in the northwest
Larger open fires will banned in the northwest as of noon July 15. Known as Category 2 fires, they were first banned in April and permitted again the beginning of July based on fire hazard conditions. A Category 2 open fire is a fire that: – Burns material in one pile not exceeding two metres in height and three metres in width,– Burns material concurrently in two piles each not exceeding two metres in height and three metres in width, or– Burns…
Ban coming for larger open fires in the northwest - The Northern View
Larger open fires will banned in the northwest as of noon July 15. Known as Category 2 fires, they were first banned in April and permitted again the beginning of July based on fire hazard conditions. A Category 2 open fire is a fire that: – Burns material in one pile not exceeding two metres in height and three metres in width,– Burns material concurrently in two piles each not exceeding two metres in height and three metres in width, or– Burns…
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