Coastal Fire Centre prohibitions and restrictions
Last updated on June 2, 2025The Coastal Fire Centre includes the Lower Mainland, Sea-to-Sky, Vancouver Island, Central Coast and Haida Gwaii areas of B.C.
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Current open fire prohibitions
Effective throughout fire centre, excluding the Haida Gwaii Forest District
May 30, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. (noon) PDT
Effective throughout fire centre, including the Haida Gwaii Forest District
May 30, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. (noon) PDT
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
As per Section 12 of the Wildfire Act, the following activities and use of equipment, materials and substances are also prohibited within Prohibition Area A (all areas with the exception of the Haida Gwaii Forest District):
- Binary Exploding Targets
- Fireworks, as defined in the Fireworks Act
- Burn Barrels or Burn Cages of any size or description
- Controlled Air Incinerators
- Air Curtain Burners
- Carbonizers
As per Section 12 of the Wildfire Act, the following activities and use of equipment, materials and substances are also prohibited across the fire centre, including the Haida Gwaii Forest District:
- Carbonizers
- Air Curtain Burners
Current area restrictions
There are currently no Forest Use restrictions or area restrictions in effect in the Coastal Fire Centre.