Prince George Fire Centre prohibitions and restrictions

Last updated on October 10, 2025

The Prince George Fire Centre includes north of the Interior Plateau and the Omenica Mountains to the north, sections of the Rocky Mountain Trench and Peace Liard country to the east and part of the Cariboo range to the south.

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 Current open fire prohibitions and restrictions

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BC Wildfire Service fire ban

Category 1 Open Fire

Permitted across the fire centre


 BC Wildfire Service fire ban

Category 2 Open Fire

Permitted across the fire centre


 BC Wildfire Service fire ban

Category 3 Open Fire

Permitted across the fire centre


BC Wildfire Service prohibitions (fire bans) and restrictions apply to all land described in the legal order. Municipalities are responsible for regulating open fire within their boundaries, so please check with your local government before lighting any fire.

For full details about a prohibition or restriction, read the associated prohibition area map and information bulletin.

Other restricted activities

Under Section 12(1) of the Wildfire Act, and pursuant to the authority delegated to me by the Minister of Forests, I, Tony Fiala, Fire Centre Manager, hereby rescind the prohibition that restricted the following activities, equipment, materials and substances:

  • Fireworks, including firecrackers
  • Sky Lanterns
  • Burn Barrels or Burn Cages of any size or description
  • Binary exploding targets

Current area restrictions

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


BC Wildfire Service area restrictions apply to the land specified in the legal order. For full details about an area restriction, read the associated area restriction map and information bulletin. 

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