Effective July 10, 2026, Category 2 open fire is prohibited in Radium Hot Springs, and throughout the Southeast Fire Centre, including the Rocky Mountain Natural Resource District and the Selkirk Natural Resource District. This prohibition is being enacted to help prevent human-caused wildfires and protect public safety.
This prohibition will remain in place until 12:00 noon Pacific Time October 31, 2026, or until the order is rescinded.
This prohibition does not include Category 1 campfire.
A Category 2 open fire is a fire that burns:
1. Material in one pile not exceeding 2 metres in height and 3 metres in width
2. Material concurrently in 2 piles each not exceeding 2 metres in height and 3 metres in width
3. Stubble or grass over an area that does not exceed 0.2 hectares
Also prohibited is the equipment and activities listed below (Wildfire Act, Section 12):
• Air curtain burners
• Carbonizers
• Fireworks, as defined in the Fireworks Act
• Binary exploding targets
• Burn barrels or burn cages of any size or description
• Controlled air incinerators
Category 3 Open Fires have been prohibited since May 21, 2026.
You can find the PDF poster for Category 2 open fire here and the PDF poster for Category 3 open fire here.
A map indicating the areas affected by this prohibition is available online and below:
Report a wildfire
The Southeast Fire Centre would like to thank the public for its continuing help in preventing wildfires.
To report a wildfire, unattended campfire, or open burning violation, dial *5555 on a cell phone or call 1 800 663-5555 toll-free.
You can also report a wildfire using the BC Wildfire App Report a fire function. Reporting through the app lets you upload images and can be used without service.
Stay up-to-date with the latest wildfire news on:
• BCWildfire.ca
• Facebook and Instagram
• BC Wildfire Map
• BC Wildfire App: available for Apple and Android
