{"id":30801,"date":"2026-09-10T15:38:42","date_gmt":"2026-09-10T22:38:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/bcwildfire\/?p=30801"},"modified":"2026-09-10T15:39:05","modified_gmt":"2026-09-10T22:39:05","slug":"category-2-open-fire-prohibition-rescind-in-the-southeast-fire-centre","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/bcwildfire\/category-2-open-fire-prohibition-rescind-in-the-southeast-fire-centre\/","title":{"rendered":"Category 2 open fire prohibition rescind in the Southeast Fire Centre"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>CASTLEGAR \u2013 Effective at 12:00 noon Pacific Time on Friday, September 11, 2026, Category 2 open fire will be permitted throughout the Southeast Fire Centre<strong>,<\/strong> which includes the Rocky Mountain Natural Resource District and the Selkirk Natural Resource District.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Anyone choosing to light a Category 1 campfire or Category 2 open fire must do so responsibly and in accordance with <a href=\"https:\/\/can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fe1.envoke.com%2Fext%2Fclick%2Fgo%2Fbdabdb69267c6ea0584615ccfcf72552%2F71f8ac8c6f414565b146aa329159cac2%2Ff93a749faa03404015cd38ebc3dfcd04&amp;data=05%7C02%7CFIREINFO%40gov.bc.ca%7C798cc29840d84177ad6208df0f874d71%7C6fdb52003d0d4a8ab036d3685e359adc%7C0%7C0%7C639246745952260896%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=PCn0AZ2neuYavzD3ovDpX2HMfv2EFTKjVSBEXRUVLyw%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Section 20 and Section 21 of the Wildfire Regulation<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Do not burn in windy conditions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Establish and maintain a fuel break<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do not leave the fire unattended<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensure the fire is fully extinguished before leaving the area<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Carry out fire control immediately and\/or report the fire if it spreads beyond the established fuel break<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>A Category 2 open fire is a fire that burns:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Material in one pile not exceeding 2 metres in height and 3 metres in width<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Material concurrently in 2 piles each not exceeding 2 metres in height and 3 metres in width<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stubble or grass over an area that does not exceed 0.2 hectares<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to Category 2 open fire, the following activities and equipment are also permitted:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fireworks as defined in the <a href=\"https:\/\/can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fe1.envoke.com%2Fext%2Fclick%2Fgo%2Fbdabdb69267c6ea0584615ccfcf72552%2Fe8e1dfc2e4d0a756f986aa329159d3a9%2Ff93a749faa03404015cd38ebc3dfcd04&amp;data=05%7C02%7CFIREINFO%40gov.bc.ca%7C798cc29840d84177ad6208df0f874d71%7C6fdb52003d0d4a8ab036d3685e359adc%7C0%7C0%7C639246745952275420%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=rc13TxXwrj8S253KeGZBTVuzJ1ZcDqztfVgCuzQvidQ%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Fireworks Act<\/em><\/a> of BC<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Binary exploding targets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Burn barrels or burn cages of any size or description<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Controlled air incinerators<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>More information about <a href=\"https:\/\/can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fe1.envoke.com%2Fext%2Fclick%2Fgo%2Fbdabdb69267c6ea0584615ccfcf72552%2F6f3e9177a50fa7a23846aa329159e2a2%2Ff93a749faa03404015cd38ebc3dfcd04&amp;data=05%7C02%7CFIREINFO%40gov.bc.ca%7C798cc29840d84177ad6208df0f874d71%7C6fdb52003d0d4a8ab036d3685e359adc%7C0%7C0%7C639246745952286320%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=8m9BjdALoxqbYQX9Mna63oXdnECHHBaCOlC3vDrBpVQ%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">open fire and safer burning can be found on our website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Reminder: Category 3 open fires have been prohibited throughout the Southeast Fire Centre since May 21, 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A Category 3 open fire is a fire that burns:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Material concurrently in 3 or more piles, each not exceeding 2 metres in height and 3 metres in width<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Material in one or more piles, each exceeding 2 metres in height and 3 metres in width<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>One or more windrows each not exceeding 200 metres in length or 15 metres in width<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stubble or grass over an area exceeding 0.2 hectares<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to Category 3 open fires, the following equipment and activities are also prohibited:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Air curtain burners<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Carbonizers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You can find the <a href=\"https:\/\/can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fe1.envoke.com%2Fext%2Fclick%2Fgo%2Fbdabdb69267c6ea0584615ccfcf72552%2F9eecbc6c9a2177f52da6aa329159eaac%2Ff93a749faa03404015cd38ebc3dfcd04&amp;data=05%7C02%7CFIREINFO%40gov.bc.ca%7C798cc29840d84177ad6208df0f874d71%7C6fdb52003d0d4a8ab036d3685e359adc%7C0%7C0%7C639246745952296260%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=VbcLXa1NtH%2FE1Mf8E8dfsaUJpv1UGPIYsBD5eITUynw%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PDF poster for Category 3 open fire here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A map indicating the areas affected by this prohibition is <a href=\"https:\/\/can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fe1.envoke.com%2Fext%2Fclick%2Fgo%2Fbdabdb69267c6ea0584615ccfcf72552%2F8d102611c00395ddefd6aa329159f3a8%2Ff93a749faa03404015cd38ebc3dfcd04&amp;data=05%7C02%7CFIREINFO%40gov.bc.ca%7C798cc29840d84177ad6208df0f874d71%7C6fdb52003d0d4a8ab036d3685e359adc%7C0%7C0%7C639246745952309219%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=j%2BTfeZAKTailAHa0ItQkAe5bUVJqP2Dfai3al%2FuVLE0%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">available online<\/a> and below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-interactive=\"core\/file\" class=\"wp-block-file\"><object data-wp-bind--hidden=\"!state.hasPdfPreview\" hidden class=\"wp-block-file__embed\" data=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/786\/2026\/09\/26-Southeast-MAP-S10S12-Prohibition-Color-Info-8X11L-Sep-10.pdf\" type=\"application\/pdf\" style=\"width:100%;height:600px\" aria-label=\"Embed of 26 Southeast MAP S10S12 Prohibition Color Info 8X11L Sep 10.\"><\/object><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-1961c270-cd82-4a20-ba8b-05e6820bf4da\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/786\/2026\/09\/26-Southeast-MAP-S10S12-Prohibition-Color-Info-8X11L-Sep-10.pdf\">26 Southeast MAP S10S12 Prohibition Color Info 8X11L Sep 10<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.gov.bc.ca\/app\/uploads\/sites\/786\/2026\/09\/26-Southeast-MAP-S10S12-Prohibition-Color-Info-8X11L-Sep-10.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-1961c270-cd82-4a20-ba8b-05e6820bf4da\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This prohibition applies to all areas in the Southeast Fire Centre that are outside of municipal boundaries. In addition, this prohibition applies to the following types of land within municipal boundaries:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Parks, conservancies and recreation areas (<a href=\"https:\/\/can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fe1.envoke.com%2Fext%2Fclick%2Fgo%2Fbdabdb69267c6ea0584615ccfcf72552%2F49babdc73b7c9f567996aa32915a088c%2Ff93a749faa03404015cd38ebc3dfcd04&amp;data=05%7C02%7CFIREINFO%40gov.bc.ca%7C798cc29840d84177ad6208df0f874d71%7C6fdb52003d0d4a8ab036d3685e359adc%7C0%7C0%7C639246745952328390%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=%2FGbTmjXQm%2B1Zozwha7iGx3sRB0XCeBSoRdxM6KXB%2Bjw%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Park Act<\/em><\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recreation sites, recreation trails, interpretive forest sites and trail-based recreation areas (<em><a href=\"https:\/\/can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fe1.envoke.com%2Fext%2Fclick%2Fgo%2Fbdabdb69267c6ea0584615ccfcf72552%2F9438df4f6ced4e3c1616aa32915a1090%2Ff93a749faa03404015cd38ebc3dfcd04&amp;data=05%7C02%7CFIREINFO%40gov.bc.ca%7C798cc29840d84177ad6208df0f874d71%7C6fdb52003d0d4a8ab036d3685e359adc%7C0%7C0%7C639246745952338345%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=CteWXhnN9%2FWWlAac%2FA8nEEmSBeqGRxk89OmlPlhj2zs%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Forest and Range Practices Act<\/a><\/em>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ecological reserves (<em><a href=\"https:\/\/can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fe1.envoke.com%2Fext%2Fclick%2Fgo%2Fbdabdb69267c6ea0584615ccfcf72552%2F4ee9cee487a0b9e92b36aa32915a1962%2Ff93a749faa03404015cd38ebc3dfcd04&amp;data=05%7C02%7CFIREINFO%40gov.bc.ca%7C798cc29840d84177ad6208df0f874d71%7C6fdb52003d0d4a8ab036d3685e359adc%7C0%7C0%7C639246745952347627%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=K1zNRmHje%2BKqKDKM%2FIJssJs%2BDPOxTOVEWrHMKbHZZP0%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ecological Reserve Act<\/a><\/em>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wildlife management areas (<em><a href=\"https:\/\/can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fe1.envoke.com%2Fext%2Fclick%2Fgo%2Fbdabdb69267c6ea0584615ccfcf72552%2F045bebbcb02c89100566aa32915a21ac%2Ff93a749faa03404015cd38ebc3dfcd04&amp;data=05%7C02%7CFIREINFO%40gov.bc.ca%7C798cc29840d84177ad6208df0f874d71%7C6fdb52003d0d4a8ab036d3685e359adc%7C0%7C0%7C639246745952356885%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=WrR9TzjpdbE8Nk0prWgTONGcoEE4xYFir18BJ1KNAp0%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wildlife Act<\/a><\/em>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Private managed forest land (<em><a href=\"https:\/\/can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fe1.envoke.com%2Fext%2Fclick%2Fgo%2Fbdabdb69267c6ea0584615ccfcf72552%2F175ee4017a8d3da9cec6aa32915a2970%2Ff93a749faa03404015cd38ebc3dfcd04&amp;data=05%7C02%7CFIREINFO%40gov.bc.ca%7C798cc29840d84177ad6208df0f874d71%7C6fdb52003d0d4a8ab036d3685e359adc%7C0%7C0%7C639246745952366147%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=mOn38F1CtyllP8LNiyWxPvsn0qHkhWF7k5jtcimGBOw%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Private Managed Forest Land Act<\/a><\/em>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This prohibition also applies to all lands in the Villages of Slocan and Silverton municipalities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Municipalities often follow BC Wildfire Service prohibitions or may impose different prohibitions based on conditions in their local area. If you are in a municipality, be sure to check if local prohibitions are in place. If you are within a regional district or improvement district, this prohibition applies as well as any local prohibition issued by the regional district or improvement district. BC Parks follows BC Wildfire Service prohibitions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can find more information on <a href=\"https:\/\/can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fe1.envoke.com%2Fext%2Fclick%2Fgo%2Fbdabdb69267c6ea0584615ccfcf72552%2F7b88f8a6f8db69a9a446aa32915a310b%2Ff93a749faa03404015cd38ebc3dfcd04&amp;data=05%7C02%7CFIREINFO%40gov.bc.ca%7C798cc29840d84177ad6208df0f874d71%7C6fdb52003d0d4a8ab036d3685e359adc%7C0%7C0%7C639246745952375576%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=jlR3Yj0MIjvmjI4jVF8nl5UYKB66Yywl7pM9yX%2F5CeE%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">prohibitions and restrictions within the Southeast Fire Centre here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Offences and fines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Anyone found in contravention of an open fire prohibition may be issued a ticket for $1,150, required to pay an administrative penalty of $10,000, or, if convicted in court, fined up to $100,000 and\/or sentenced for up to one year in jail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your fire causes or contributes to a wildfire, you may be fined up to $1 million and\/or sentenced to up to 3 years in jail, as well as be responsible for all firefighting and associated costs. More information about the <a href=\"https:\/\/can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fe1.envoke.com%2Fext%2Fclick%2Fgo%2Fbdabdb69267c6ea0584615ccfcf72552%2F10adbbe9905bff9b46f6aa32915a3839%2Ff93a749faa03404015cd38ebc3dfcd04&amp;data=05%7C02%7CFIREINFO%40gov.bc.ca%7C798cc29840d84177ad6208df0f874d71%7C6fdb52003d0d4a8ab036d3685e359adc%7C0%7C0%7C639246745952384799%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=MTIPXGDC809a34wop5FMlhoUEzMqcyRC207FX9aMs74%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wildfire Act<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fe1.envoke.com%2Fext%2Fclick%2Fgo%2Fbdabdb69267c6ea0584615ccfcf72552%2Fd172cd88f0a929afad76aa32915a3ff8%2Ff93a749faa03404015cd38ebc3dfcd04&amp;data=05%7C02%7CFIREINFO%40gov.bc.ca%7C798cc29840d84177ad6208df0f874d71%7C6fdb52003d0d4a8ab036d3685e359adc%7C0%7C0%7C639246745952394331%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=AbqhFeOtMzJdcdtMKFjvl9Iu1GrYPZMH10v6Tz4OxDc%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Regulation<\/a> is available <a href=\"https:\/\/can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fe1.envoke.com%2Fext%2Fclick%2Fgo%2Fbdabdb69267c6ea0584615ccfcf72552%2Fdd9c3bc87669d4e764c6aa32915a475e%2Ff93a749faa03404015cd38ebc3dfcd04&amp;data=05%7C02%7CFIREINFO%40gov.bc.ca%7C798cc29840d84177ad6208df0f874d71%7C6fdb52003d0d4a8ab036d3685e359adc%7C0%7C0%7C639246745952562957%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=IRAy%2FuEmhbushk3fF1O0a1nSgoTWRFZoBZQssI69R8A%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">online<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Report a wildfire<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Southeast Fire Centre would like to thank the public for its continuing help in preventing wildfires.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Report a wildfire, unattended campfire, or open burning violation by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Dialing *5555 on a cell phone<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Calling 1 800 663-5555 toll-free<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reporting through the BC Wildfire App with the <a href=\"https:\/\/can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fe1.envoke.com%2Fext%2Fclick%2Fgo%2Fbdabdb69267c6ea0584615ccfcf72552%2F4d967b4601080ba1cd36aa32915a5150%2Ff93a749faa03404015cd38ebc3dfcd04&amp;data=05%7C02%7CFIREINFO%40gov.bc.ca%7C798cc29840d84177ad6208df0f874d71%7C6fdb52003d0d4a8ab036d3685e359adc%7C0%7C0%7C639246745952573624%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=Eqwkxx0f7OzHQtC9urIrvVL0sN0TG03pUMl9VPAKQ6w%3D&amp;reserved=0\">Report a fi<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fe1.envoke.com%2Fext%2Fclick%2Fgo%2Fbdabdb69267c6ea0584615ccfcf72552%2F4d967b4601080ba1cd36aa32915a5150%2Ff93a749faa03404015cd38ebc3dfcd04&amp;data=05%7C02%7CFIREINFO%40gov.bc.ca%7C798cc29840d84177ad6208df0f874d71%7C6fdb52003d0d4a8ab036d3685e359adc%7C0%7C0%7C639246745952573624%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=Eqwkxx0f7OzHQtC9urIrvVL0sN0TG03pUMl9VPAKQ6w%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">r<\/a><a 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href=\"https:\/\/can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fe1.envoke.com%2Fext%2Fclick%2Fgo%2Fbdabdb69267c6ea0584615ccfcf72552%2F25e212384c4c6f983596aa32915a5b9e%2Ff93a749faa03404015cd38ebc3dfcd04&amp;data=05%7C02%7CFIREINFO%40gov.bc.ca%7C798cc29840d84177ad6208df0f874d71%7C6fdb52003d0d4a8ab036d3685e359adc%7C0%7C0%7C639246745952583421%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=h92bcKTh6w6Ddjr1tJaJ99JyVpxRFhwFPcRlc2rbrbM%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BCWildfire.ca<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a 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href=\"https:\/\/can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fe1.envoke.com%2Fext%2Fclick%2Fgo%2Fbdabdb69267c6ea0584615ccfcf72552%2Fb95cfb3b3c9ef37b41f6aa32915a8898%2Ff93a749faa03404015cd38ebc3dfcd04&amp;data=05%7C02%7CFIREINFO%40gov.bc.ca%7C798cc29840d84177ad6208df0f874d71%7C6fdb52003d0d4a8ab036d3685e359adc%7C0%7C0%7C639246745952639471%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=j8SEllwyWcFRSlDLUjOnb3EBE%2BoATL%2Fz1052IXlFj%2Fc%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Instagram<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contact:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Fire Information Team<br>BC Wildfire Service<br>Southeast Fire Centre<br>250 318-7715<br>BCWS.SEFCInfo@gov.bc.ca<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Connect with the Province of B.C. at <a href=\"https:\/\/can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fe1.envoke.com%2Fext%2Fclick%2Fgo%2Fbdabdb69267c6ea0584615ccfcf72552%2F86af6036763bb930c8d6aa32915a8f64%2Ff93a749faa03404015cd38ebc3dfcd04&amp;data=05%7C02%7CFIREINFO%40gov.bc.ca%7C798cc29840d84177ad6208df0f874d71%7C6fdb52003d0d4a8ab036d3685e359adc%7C0%7C0%7C639246745952664640%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=ctCe9ZjCD%2BN1YGgDS%2BfPvz8fx3vHoGin0yAxdBlVAYg%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.gov.bc.ca\/connect<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>CASTLEGAR \u2013 Effective at 12:00 noon Pacific Time on Friday, September 11, 2026, Category 2 open fire will be permitted throughout the Southeast Fire Centre, which includes the Rocky Mountain Natural Resource District and the Selkirk Natural Resource District. 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