Effective at noon on Wednesday, Oct. 15, open fires will once again be permitted in all fire zones within the Kamloops Fire Centre, due to a decreased risk of wildfires.

Effective at noon on Oct. 7, 2014, Category 3 open fires will once again be allowed in the Cariboo Fire Centre east of the Fraser River. However, Category 2 and Category 3 open fires remain prohibited west of the Fraser River.

Effective at noon (PDT) on Sept. 30, 2014, Category 2 open fires will be allowed in the Cariboo Fire Centre east of the Fraser River but will remain banned in areas west of the Fraser River.

Effective at noon (PDT) on Oct. 1, 2014, open fires will be permitted in the entire Salmon Arm Fire Zone within the Kamloops 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.

The area restriction order around the Chelaslie River fire is rescinded effective Sept. 25, 2014, at 12:00 p.m. PST. The order has been rescinded due to cooler weather and...

Effective at noon on Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2014, all open fires will be permitted across the Coastal Fire Centre's jurisdiction, due to a decreased risk of wildfires.

Effective immediately, the area restriction order in place around the Chelaslie River fire has been amended to allow public access in areas south of the fire.

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.