Southeast Fire Centre prohibitions and restrictions
Last updated on June 2, 2025The Southeast Fire Centre is located in Castlegar and extends 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.
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Current open fire prohibitions
Effective throughout the fire centre
May 30, 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, read the associated prohibition area map 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:
- Carbonizers
- Air Curtain Burners
Current area restrictions
There are currently no Forest Use restrictions or area restrictions in effect in the Southeast Fire Centre.