On Monday, March 9, crews from the Southeast Fire Centre responded to four new wildfires, all of which were human-caused and therefore preventable.

The Southeast Fire Centre is asking the public to exercise caution with any outdoor burning activities, due to an increased wildfire risk in the region.

Effective at noon Pacific Time on Oct. 10, 2014, Category 3 open fires will once again be permitted in the entire Southeast Fire Centre, due to a decreased risk of wildfires.

Effective at noon (PDT) on Friday, September 26, Category 2 open fires will be permitted within the Southeast Fire Centre due to a decreased risk of wildfires.

Effective at noon Pacific time on Friday, Sept. 19, 2014, open fires will be permitted within the Columbia Fire Zone due to a decreased risk of wildfires.

Open fires remain prohibited within the Southeast Fire Centre to help prevent human-caused wildfires and protect public safety.

Effective at 4 p.m. Pacific Time on Friday, Sept. 5, the area restriction order in place for a group of fires west of Elkford will be rescinded to allow public access to the region.

Residents of the communities of Canal Flats and Elkford may notice heavy smoke from wildfires burning near Whiteswan Lake Provincial Park.

An area restriction order that's been in effect near fires burning in areas west of Elkford is being amended, effective immediately, to increase public access to those areas and reopen some forest service roads.

Open fires remain prohibited throughout the Southeast Fire Centre, despite recent rainfall and cooler temperatures.