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Campfire Bans & Closures
Page last updated: September 21, 2011
Wildfire Management Branch Restriction Notice
Campfires permitted within Kamloops Fire Centre
KAMLOOPS – Effective noon Sept. 22, 2011, campfires are allowed within the Kamloops Fire Centre’s jurisdiction due to a decreased risk for wildfires.
The public is reminded that campfires cannot be bigger than a half-metre high by a half-metre wide, and that a minimum of eight litres of water must be nearby to prevent fire escapes. Always ensure ashes are cool to the touch before leaving an area.
All other open burning remains prohibited within the Kamloops Fire Centre. This includes:
- Burning any waste, slash or other material;
- Burning stubble or grass; and
- Using fireworks or burning barrels of any size or description.
The ongoing ban covers all BC Parks, Crown and private lands, but does not apply within the boundaries of local governments that have forest fire prevention bylaws and are serviced by a fire department. Please check with civic authorities for any restrictions before lighting a fire.
Anyone found in contravention of an open fire ban may be issued a ticket for $345, or, if convicted in court, be fined up to $100,000 and sentenced to one year in jail.
The Kamloops Fire Centre covers the area extending from the northern border of Wells Grey Park, north of Blue River to the US Border in the south, and from the Bridge River Glacier west of Goldbridge to the Monashee Mountains east of Lumby.
To report a wildfire or unattended campfire please call *5555 on your cell or toll-free 1-800-663-5555.
For the latest information on fire activity, conditions and prohibitions, go to http://www.bcforestfireinfo.gov.bc.ca/ You can also follow the latest wildfire news on Twitter at http://twitter.com/BCGovFireInfo and on Facebook at http://facebook.com/BCForestFireInfo
Provincial Parks Affected by Fire Bans and Area Restrictions
BC Parks will provide information about park closures or campfire bans when notified by Ministry of Forests and Range, Wildfire Management Branch. Updates regarding area restrictions and general information will be posted on this page and notices will be displayed on the web pages of affected Parks and Protected areas.
Provincial park campgrounds that do not allow campfires at any time or have continuous restricted hours for campfires will not display a ban notice. See specific park pages for more details, or see list of Parks affected by campfire bans.
Stay up to date on important backcountry closures and restrictions
Be Prepared
Restrictions, evacuations, and closures of provincial parks in British Columbia may occur at any time due to rapid changes in conditions and circumstances, which can be difficult to predict. Although BC Parks will endeavour to maintain up-to-date information, notices may given without warning. This also pertains to the lifting of restrictions after fire events and or campfire bans
During times of high fire risk, be prepared. It is recommended that you always bring a portable stove for cooking.
Before you leave consult the Ministry of Forests and Range, Wildfire Management Branch BC Wildfire website, contact the Wildfire Management Branch Wildfire hotline for updates on wildfires.
Remain alert for new information on local radio stations.
Failure to comply with a ban can result in fines and there are heavy penalties for those found to be responsible for starting a wildfire.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to other questions regarding campfire bans on the BC Forest Fire Info website
