Southeast Fire Centre prohibitions and restrictions
Last updated on October 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 and restrictions
Permitted across the fire centre
Prohibited throughout the fire centre
Prohibited throughout the fire centre
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:
- Air curtain incinerators
- Carbonizers
- Fireworks as defined in the Fireworks Act
- Binary exploding targets
- Burn barrels or burn cages of any size
- Controlled air incinerators
Current area restrictions
There are currently no Forest Use restrictions or area restrictions in effect in the Southeast Fire Centre.
The Area Restriction for Silver Basin area has been rescinded as of September 23, 2025 at 12 p.m.
The Area Restriction for Kid Creek area has been rescinded as of September 23, 2025 at 12 p.m.