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Most of B.C. at Low Fire Danger Rating as Campfire Bans Lift
BC Wildfire Service said declining fire danger after recent rainfall will allow small recreational and ceremonial fires again.
- Effective at noon on Thursday, September 3, 2026, the Coastal Fire Centre will rescind the Category 1 campfire ban across Vancouver Island and the South Coast, citing reduced fire danger from recent rainfall and cooler temperatures.
- Recent wet weather prompted this shift, as fire danger ratings dropped across the region; Environment and Climate Change Canada meteorologist Chloe Katsademas reported Campbell River received 36 mm of rainfall during August.
- Permitted fires are restricted to recreational or ceremonial campfires no larger than 0.5 m by 0.5 m, with violations carrying a $1,150 ticket or court-ordered fines reaching $100,000.
- Local municipalities retain authority to impose stricter rules despite the provincial change; in Saanich, campfires remain banned year-round with only propane fires permitted, requiring residents to verify local bylaws.
- Meteorologist Chloe Katsademas described the forecast as a "little bit of a mixed bag" for the region, noting waves of cooler precipitation signal a seasonal transition that reduces long-term wildfire risks.
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