Consistent with the Kamloops Fire Centre, the prohibition on campfires is lifted effective at noon on September 3, 2026.
Lifting the campfire ban comes with a need for continued caution. "The campfire ban is being lifted due to a reduction to the fire hazard level associated with forthcoming precipitation and seasonal temperature changes," said Enderby & District Fire Department Chief Bastiaansen. "However, I urge continued vigilance by the public. Never leave a campfire unattended and always follow safety guidelines and local regulations to reduce the risk."
This applies to the City of Enderby and the Shuswap River Fire Protection District; unprotected areas of Area F of the Regional District of North Okanagan are subject to the Kamloops Fire Centre’s regulation.
Category 2 and Category 3 open fires remain prohibited.
In addition to open fires being prohibited, the following activities and equipment remain banned:
- Firework
- Binary Exploding Targets
- Air Curtain Burners
- Burn Barrels or Burn Cages of any size or description (except when used for a Category 1 campfire as defined by the Wildfire Regulation)
Within the City of Enderby, there are additional regulations on campfires and similar activities that must be followed. Please visit the City’s Open Burning and Campfire Regulations page for further information.
