Current Fire Restrictions

Effective noon on Thursday, July 17, 2025, a total fire ban will be in place for Campbell River. The ban applies to all recreational fires, including campfires, backyard fires, and beach fires anywhere in the city. All open burning and using items such as fireworks, sky lanterns, burning barrels, and torches (including propane torches for the purposes of burning weeds) are prohibited.

The ban follows the BC Wildfire Service’s announcement to prohibit campfires for the Coastal Fire Centre, which includes all of Vancouver Island and the South Coast of BC. The use of CSA-rated or ULC-rated campfire apparatus and cooking stoves that use liquid or gaseous fuel are allowed at this time, however, in extreme fire conditions, these may also be prohibited.

See the additional resources below for more information.

Always check local and Provincial fire restrictions before lighting any fire. For Provincial fire bans and restrictions, information on campfires, and open burning in BC, visit:

• Government of British Columbia website: Fire bans and restrictions
  

Additional Resources

• BC's Current Wildfire Situation - View BC's Wildfire Dashboard, Wildfires of Note, Information Bulletins, and Fire Danger Ratings
• Open Fire Regulations - Campfires, Category 2 Fires and Category 3 Fires: What's the Difference?

For more information on Open Burning in the City of Campbell River, visit Open Burning Permits.