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Category 2 and 3 Open Fire Prohibition

As of 12 p.m. (noon) on May 7, 2026, all Category 2 and 3 open fires are prohibited within the Kamloops Fire Centre.

Category 2 open fires include material not exceeding two metres in height and three metres in width. Category 3 open fires include an material exceeding two metres in height and three metres in width.

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In addition, the following activities and use of equipment, materials and substances are also restricted throughout the Kamloops Fire Centre:

  • Air curtain burners
  • Carbonizers
  • Fireworks (note that fireworks are always prohibited within the District of Sicamous)
  • Burn barrels or burn cages of any size or description, except when used for a Category 1 campfire
  • Controlled air incinerators

Thank you for your commitment to keeping Sicamous safe.

Kamloops Fire Centre Prohibitions & Restrictions