Kamloops Fire Centre bans and restrictions
Last updated on August 28, 2024
View all bans and restrictions for the Kamloops Fire Centre, which spans between Blue River in the north to the U.S. border in the south and from Bridge River in the west to Monashee Mountains in the east, including the Southern Okanagan and the Lytton and Lillooet area.
Current Kamloops fire prohibitions
Category 2 and Category 3 open burning, as defined in the Wildfire Regulation, are prohibited across the entire Kamloops Fire Centre.
In addition, the Prohibition Area restricts the following (as per the Wildfire Act, Section 12):
- Fireworks
- Sky lanterns
- Binary exploding targets
- Air curtain burners
- Burn barrels or burn cages of any size or description
A map of the affected area can be found here.
Current Kamloops area restrictions
There are no Area Restrictions in the Kamloops Fire Centre.
For general information on Restricted Area Orders, visit the Forest Use Restriction webpage.
Map of affected areas
Open fires prohibitions in the Kamloops Fire Centre (PDF, 760KM)
Information bulletins
Campfire prohibition rescind in Kamloops Fire Centre Effective at 12 p.m. on Wednesday, August 28, 2024 until further notice.
Category 2 and 3 fire prohibitions to start in Kamloops Fire Centre Effective at 12 p.m. on Friday, May 17, 2024 until further notice.
Category 3 fire prohibitions to start in Kamloops Fire Centre Effective at 12 p.m. on Friday, May 3, 2024 until further notice.
To view past bulletins and restrictions in the Kamloops Fire Centre, visit the BC Wildfire Service blog.
Additional restriction information
- Download the free BC Wildfire Service app on your mobile device. Available for Apple and Android.
- X (formerly Twitter)
- Connect with the Province of B.C.
Contact an Information Officer
Kamloops Fire Centre
250-554-5965