Prince George Fire Centre prohibitions and restrictions
Last updated on May 16, 2025The Prince George Fire Centre includes north of the Interior Plateau and the Omenica Mountains to the north, sections of the Rocky Mountain Trench and Peace Liard country to the east and part of the Cariboo range to the south.
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Current open fire prohibitions
Effective across the Dawson Creek, Fort St. John and Fort Nelson Fire Zones
May 16, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. (noon) PDT
Effective across the Dawson Creek, Fort St. John and Fort Nelson Fire Zones
May 16, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. (noon) PDT
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, including a map of the affected area, read the associated legal order and information bulletin.
Other restricted activities
As per Section 12 of the Wildfire Act, the following activities and use of equipment, materials and substances are also prohibited within the Prohibition Area:
- Fireworks, including firecrackers
- Sky Lanterns
- Binary Exploding Targets
- Burn Barrels or Burn Cages of any size or description
Current area restrictions
There are currently no Forest Use restrictions or area restrictions in effect in the Prince George Fire Centre.