Campfire ban coming into effect in Kamloops area

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“Camping is a long-standing tradition in this province,” the wildfire service says. “The B.C. government recognizes that people also enjoy having campfires, so it takes any decision to implement a campfire ban very seriously. Wildfire prevention is a shared responsibility. Human-caused wildfires are completely preventable and divert critical resources away from lightning-caused wildfires.” 

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The wildfire service notes the campfire ban doesn’t include the use of outdoor stoves. An outdoor stove is defined as a device used for cooking, heat or ambience that burns charcoal briquettes, or liquid or gaseous fuel, with a flame height under 15 centimetres. 

Anyone found violating an open burning prohibition may be ticketed for $1,150, required to pay an administrative penalty of up to $10,000 or, if convicted in court, fined up to $100,000 and/or sentenced to one year in jail. 

Residents are encouraged to call 1-800-663-5555 toll-free or *5555 on a cell phone if they spot a wildfire, as well as submitting a photo on the BC Wildfire Service mobile app. 

The campfire ban in Kamloops will remain in place until noon on Oct. 9, 2026, or until the order is rescinded.