Coastal Fire Centre prohibitions and restrictions

Last updated on May 20, 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


BC Wildfire Service fire ban

There are currently no open fire prohibitions in effect in the Coastal 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.

Current area restrictions

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

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