Northwest Fire Centre bans and restrictions
Last updated on September 11, 2024
View all bans and restrictions for the Northwest Fire Centre, which stretches from the west coast to just west of Endako and from the Yukon border to Tweedsmuir Provincial Park.
Current Northwest fire prohibitions
Category 3 open fires, as defined in the Wildfire Regulation, are prohibited in the Nadina Forest District, the Skeena portion of the Skeena Stikine Forest District and the Old Kalum portion of the Coast Mountains Forest District. A map can be found here.
Current Northwest area restrictions
In the interest of public and responder safety, area restrictions are now in effect in the vicinity of the R21996 wildfire.
For general information on Restricted Area Orders, visit the Forest Use Restriction webpage.
Map of affected areas
Current open fire prohibitions in the Northwest Fire Centre (PDF, 641KB)
R21996 wildfire Area Restriction Order (PDF, 420KB)
Information bulletins
Changes to campfire, open burning and activities in the Northwest Fire Centre
Area Restriction in effect for Sakeniche River area
Area Restriction for vicinity of Deep Creek wildfire (R11930) rescinded
To view past bulletins and restrictions in the Northwest 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
Northwest Fire Centre
250-876-6844