The ban on campfires has been lifted in most areas of the Central Okanagan.
Recent showers and cooler temperatures have lowered the potential fire danger rating.
Campfires are again allowed within the Regional District of Central Okanagan (RDCO) fire protection areas (Ellison, Joe Rich, North Westside, Wilson91ÂãÁÄÊÓƵ™s Landing), the City of West Kelowna, and Westbank First Nation reserves #9 and #10, District of Lake Country and District of Peachland.
Anyone having a campfire must:
- ensure the fire is always attended;
- have tools and water on hand to contain the fire;
- make sure it is fully extinguished.
Campfires are not permitted at any time within the City of Kelowna.
The ban has been in place since June 7.
All fireworks are banned within the Central Okanagan unless specifically permitted by a local fire department.
While open burning permits are not being issued at this time, fire chiefs in the region continue to monitor conditions and will reevaluate issuing outdoor burning permits in mid-October.
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