Cariboo Fire Centre prohibitions and restrictions

Last updated on November 24, 2025

The Cariboo Fire Centre stretches from Clinton, north to the Cottonwood River, east to Wells Gray Provincial Park and west to Tweedsmuir Provincial Park. 

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Current open fire prohibitions and restrictions 

There are currently no prohibitions in the Cariboo Fire Centre. Municipalities are responsible for regulating open fire within their boundaries, so please check with your local government before lighting any fire.

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BC Wildfire Service fire ban

Category 1 Open Fire

Permitted throughout the fire centre, including the Tsilhqot’in (Xeni Gwet’in) Declared Title Area


BC Wildfire Service fire ban

Category 2 Open Fire

Permitted throughout the fire centre, including the Tsilhqot’in (Xeni Gwet’in) Declared Title Area


BC Wildfire Service fire ban

Category 3 Open Fire

Permitted throughout the fire centre, including the Tsilhqot’in (Xeni Gwet’in) Declared Title Area


Other restricted activities

There are currently no restricted equipment or activities in the Cariboo Fire Centre. 

Current area restrictions 

There are currently no Forest Use restrictions or area restrictions in effect in the Cariboo Fire Centre.


 

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