Effective at 12 p.m. on Friday, July 10, 2026, Category 1 campfires will be prohibited throughout the Kamloops Fire Centre to help prevent human-caused wildfires and protect public safety.

This prohibition will remain in effect until 12 p.m. on October 9, 2026, or until the order is rescinded.

The District of Sicamous is located within the Kamloops Fire Centre and follows all bans and restrictions set out by BC Wildfire Service.

Current prohibitions include:

• Category 1 Campfires (small campfires)
• Category 2 and Category 3 open fires
• Other high-risk fire activities as outlined by BC Wildfire Service

For more information and a full list of restricted activities, please view the Kamloops Fire Centre Current Bans and Prohibitions webpage from BC Wildfire Service.