Weather conditions are forcing smoke from wildfires in the interior of British Columbia to the coast, producing smoky skies on northern Vancouver Island and the mainland's central coast.

Effective at noon on Friday, Aug. 15, 2014, campfires will once again be allowed within the Fraser Fire Zone (most of the Lower Fraser Valley) of the Coastal Fire Centre.

Effective at noon on July 23, 2014, campfires will once again be permitted throughout the Coastal Fire Centre's jurisdiction.

Upgrades to a key intersection on Highway 19A will improve safety and mobility for motorists, pedestrians, cyclists, local residents and visitors.

Effective at noon on July 17, 2014, all open burning (including campfires, Category 2 open fires and Category 3 open fires) will be prohibited in all areas of the Coastal Fire Centre except the "fog zone" and Haida Gwaii.

Effective at noon on June 3, 2014, the size of open fires will be restricted in the Coastal Fire Centre to help prevent human-caused wildfires and protect the public.

The Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations is planning to conduct a series of prescribed burns in the Pemberton Fire Zone.

The Coastal Fire Centre is encouraging the public to exercise caution when doing any outdoor burning.