Coastal Fire Centre prohibitions and restrictions

Last updated on November 24, 2025

The 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 and restrictions 

There are currently no prohibitions in the Coastal 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


BC Wildfire Service fire ban

Category 2 Open Fire

Permitted throughout the fire centre


BC Wildfire Service fire ban

Category 3 Open Fire

Permitted throughout the fire centre


Other restricted activities

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

Current area restrictions

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

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