Campfire Ban Lifted

August 28, 2024

As of Monday, August 26th the campfire ban has been rescinded for the City of Fernie, this mirrors the category 1 campfires ban being lifted throughout the Southeast Fire Centre.

 If you're heading out camping for the Labour Day long weekend, remember that anyone lighting a campfire must maintain a fireguard by removing flammable debris from around the campfire area, attend the fire at all times, and must have a hand tool or at least eight litres of water available nearby to properly extinguish the campfire.

Category 2 and Category 3 open burning (any fire larger than 0.5 metres wide by 0.5 metres high) remains prohibited throughout the Southeast Fire Centre. This includes fireworks & burn barrels.

 Reminder: permits are still required for Backyard Campfire Pits within the City of Fernie.

 Learn more about prohibited and permitted fire activities at: Category 1 campfire prohibition to be rescinded in the Southeast Fire Centre – BC Wildfire Service (gov.bc.ca)