Northwest Fire Centre bans and restrictions

Last updated on March 28, 2024

View all bans and restrictions for the Northwest Fire Centre, which stretches from the west coast to just west of Endako and from the Yukon border to Tweedsmuir Provincial Park.

Map of B.C. with the Northwest Fire Centre highlighted

Current Northwest fire prohibitions 

Effective at 12 p.m.(noon) Pacific Daylight Time on Thursday, March 28, 2024, Category 2 and Category 3 open fires will be prohibited across the Bulkley Fire Zone and Nadina Fire Zone, which includes the Nadina Forest District and the Skeena portion of the Skeena/Stikine Forest District.

Before lighting a fire of any size, please check with your local jurisdiction (municipality, First Nations, etc.) as they may have their own restrictions in place.

Current Northwest area restrictions


Map of affected areas

Category 2 and 3 open fire prohibition for parts of Northwest Fire Centre (PDF, 482KB)


Information bulletins

Category 2 and 3 open fire prohibition planned for parts of Northwest Fire Centre

Stay informed

Contact an Information Officer
Northwest Fire Centre
250-876-6844