Coastal Fire Centre prohibitions and restrictions

Last updated on October 17, 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 

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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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