Southeast Fire Centre bans and restrictions

Last updated on October 9, 2024

Prohibitions apply to all public and private land, unless specified otherwise. Please check with your local government authorities for any other restrictions and assess conditions before lighting any fire.

View all bans and restrictions for the Southeast Fire Centre, located in Castlegar and extending from the U.S. border to Mica Dam and from the Okanagan Highlands/west side of the Monashee Mountains to the B.C./Alberta border.

Map of B.C. with the Southeast Fire Centre highlighted.

Current Southeast fire prohibitions

There are currently no open burning prohibitions in effect in the Southeast Fire Centre.

Current Southeast area restrictions

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

Map of affected areas

There are currently no areas affected.

Information bulletins

To view past bulletins and restrictions in the Southeast Fire Centre, visit the BC Wildfire Service blog.

Category 3 open burning prohibition to be rescinded in the Southeast.

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Southeast Fire Centre bans and restrictions

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Current Southeast area restrictions

Map of affected areas

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