Campfire Bans and Extreme Fire Hazard

Campfire ban across Central Okanagan

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE from the Regional District of Central Okanagan

Wednesday, June 7, 2023

Effective June 8, 2023, at 12 p.m., all campfires are prohibited throughout all Central Okanagan municipalities and electoral area Fire Service Areas to help prevent human-caused wildfires and protect public safety.

Due to extreme temperatures, dry conditions and the high-extreme fire danger rating, the campfire ban will remain in effect until further notice.

The campfire ban affects all local government...

Wildfire prevention work in Mt. Boucherie area

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023

Crews are conducting forest fire mitigation work over the next two to three weeks mid-slope on the northeast side of Mt. Boucherie above Hudson Road Elementary. Smoke from the project may be visible during this time.

Recreation users should use caution while hiking, avoid staging areas and watch for crews and equipment.

The City of West Kelowna thanks the Province of British Columbia for fully funding the mitigation work under the Community Resiliency...

Campfire ban ends in Central Okanagan fire areas

From the Regional District of Central Okanagan

Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2022

Effective immediately, the ban on campfires has been lifted in most Central Okanagan areas. Campfires are not permitted at any time within the City of Kelowna.

The ban on campfires within local government fire jurisdictions in the Central Okanagan has been in place since July 28. Recent showers and cooler, seasonal temperatures have lowered the potential fire danger rating from low to moderate.

With appropriate safety...

Effective July 29 - Campfire ban across the Central Okanagan

From the Regional District of Central Okanagan

Friday, July 29, 2022

Effective immediately, all campfires are prohibited throughout all Central Okanagan municipalities and electoral area Fire Service Areas.  

Due to extreme temperatures, dry conditions and the high-extreme fire danger rating, the campfire ban will remain in effect until further notice.

The campfire ban affects all local government fire jurisdictions in the Regional District of Central Okanagan including the City of West...

Campfire ban ends in most Central Okanagan fire areas

For immediate release: from the Regional District of Central OkanaganMonday, Sept. 20, 2021 Effective immediately, the ban on campfires has been lifted in most Central Okanagan areas. Campfires are not permitted at any time within the City of Kelowna.  The ban on campfires within most local government fire jurisdictions in the Central Okanagan has been in place since June 30. Recent showers and cooler, seasonal temperatures have lowered the potential fire threat...