Effective at noon on Wednesday, July 8, 2015, the existing campfire ban in the Coastal Fire Centre will be expanded to cover all areas within the fire centre's jurisdiction, including the "Fog Zone" to help prevent human-caused wildfires and protect public safety.

Effective at noon on Thursday, July 2, 2015, the existing campfire ban in the Coastal Fire Centre will be expanded to include all areas within the fire centrs's jurisdiction, with the exception of Haida Gwaii and the area known as the "Fog Zone".

As outdoor enthusiasts take to the backcountry this weekend, the Wildfire Management Branch is encouraging all recreationalists to avoid areas within the vicinity of the 586 hectare Elaho Wildfire.

Effective at noon on Saturday, June 27, 2015 within the Coastal Fire Centre’s jurisdiction, campfires will only be allowed on northern Vancouver Island, the mid-coast portion of the mainland and on Haida Gwaii.

After a thorough investigation by a specialized fire cause investigator, the Wildfire Management Branch has determined that the Elaho wildfire was caused by lightning, not people.

While cooler and wetter conditions have allowed firefighters to make good progress on the 700 hectare Elaho wildfire, 67 kilometres west of Pemberton, a return to warm and dry conditions next week may challenge crews.

The Elaho wildfire, which is burning about 67 kilometres west of Pemberton, has now grown to 650 hectares.

Smoke from the Elaho wildfire, burning 67 kilometres west of Pemberton, continues to drift into the Squamish/Pemberton valley.

Smoke from a wildfire in the Elaho Valley, located 67 kilometres west of Pemberton, is drifting into the Squamish/Pemberton valley.