Effective at noon on Monday, Sept. 14, 2015, all open fires will once again be allowed throughout the Coastal Fire Centre’s jurisdiction, due to a decreased risk of wildfires.

Effective at noon on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2015, the current open burning ban will be rescinded in the Clearwater Fire Zone and in areas above 1,200 metres in the Salmon Arm Fire Zone.

The Government of B.C. is re-opening angling for most streams on Vancouver Island due to increased rain and cooling water temperatures.

Sustained and persistent work by firefighters, cooler temperatures and significant precipitation have reduced wildfire activity in many areas of the Southeast Fire Centre.

The public access restriction that was in place for the Gladstone Forest Service Road has been rescinded effective immediately, since the wildfire burning in the Lynch Creek/Gladstone Provincial Park region is now 100% contained.

Effective at noon on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2015, campfires will once again be allowed throughout the Cariboo Fire Centre’s jurisdiction. However, the burning of waste or slash piles is still prohibited.

The Government of B.C. is suspending angling in Salmon Arm Bay, at the confluence of the Salmon River and Shuswap Lake, due to conservation concerns and low flows.

Smoke from a series of small, controlled spot fires may be visible from communities in the Merritt area and the Coquihalla Highway on Wednesday, Sept. 9.

Effective at midnight on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2015, the area restriction currently in place for the Elaho Valley wildfire will be rescinded, due to reduced fire activity.

The Government of British Columbia is working to stop the illegal and dangerous use of drones near wildfires with tough new rules and a public awareness campaign to keep British Columbians safe.