Can you have a campfire in BC right now?
Campfire bans now lifted for most of B.C., with southern Vancouver Island the lone exception. As of noon Friday, campfires are once again allowed across most of British Columbia, with only the drought-challenged region of southern Vancouver Island still covered by restrictions.
Can we have a fire while camping?
In accordance with the Forest and Prairie Protection Act, campfires are permitted within Public Land Use Zones (PLUZs) and Public Land Recreation Areas (PLRAs). However, some PLUZs allow fires only in designated camping areas.
Are propane fire pits allowed in BC camping?
So long as your camping equipment is CSA- or ULC-rated, you’re allowed to use it during a campfire ban as long as any potential flame is less than 15 centimetres, Turcot says. This includes equipment like propane fire pits and camping stoves.
Are fire pits banned in BC?
Camping is a long-standing tradition in this province. The B.C. government recognizes that people also enjoy having campfires, so it takes any decision to implement a campfire ban very seriously. A campfire is defined as any fire smaller than 0.5 metres high by 0.5 metres wide.
Can I use my propane fire pit in BC?
B.C. PROVINCE-WIDE FIRE PROHIBITION: All open burning activities, including the use of campfires and fireworks, are now prohibited throughout B.C. until further notice. This prohibition does not apply to cooking stoves that use gas, propane or briquettes.
Can you use a propane fire pit in BC right now?
Are propane fires allowed in BC 2021?
B.C. PROVINCE-WIDE FIRE PROHIBITION: This prohibition does not apply to cooking stoves that use gas, propane or briquettes. It also does not apply to a portable campfire apparatus with a CSA or ULC rating that uses briquettes, liquid or gaseous fuel, with a flame length of 15 centimetres or less.