Campfire ban remains in Central Okanagan

Campfires remain banned throughout all Central Okanagan municipalities and electoral area fire service areas until further notice.

While the Kamloops Fire Centre will lift its campfire ban as of 12 p.m. Friday, June 16, the Central Okanagan continues to experience high temperatures, dry conditions and high to extreme fire danger ratings.

The campfire ban affects all local government fire jurisdictions in the Regional District of Central Okanagan including the City of West Kelowna, District of Lake Country, District of Peachland, Westbank First Nation and the Ellison, Joe Rich, North Westside and Wilson’s Landing fire service areas in the Central Okanagan East and West Electoral Areas.  Campfires are not permitted at any time within the City of Kelowna.

Violators could receive a fine and be charged the cost of the fire department response to a burning complaint.  Residents are encouraged to report anyone who is illegally burning by calling the Regional Fire Dispatch Centre at 250-469-8577.