Penticton News

Due to the current high to extreme fire hazard rating in our regional area and the anticipated continuation of unfavourable weather conditions, the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen is implementing a temporary campfire ban.

Effective at noon, July 29 and until further notice, all open burning, including campfires and fireworks will be prohibited in the RDOS in conjunction with the municipalities of Penticton, Summerland, Oliver, Osoyoos, Princeton and the Ministry of Forests and Range, BC Forest Service – Kamloops Fire Centre Campfires Prohibited.

This campfire ban is in effect to protect public safety and to limit the risk of person-caused wildfires.

This ban does not restrict fires in stoves using gas, propane or briquettes, but does restrict fires in portable wood burning fireplaces and campfires.

The RDOS thanks the public for their cooperation in complying with the temporary ban.

For further information, please contact Dale Kronebusch, Emergency Services Supervisor at (250) 490-4139.