District of Squamish lifts residential campfire ban at noon September 3

Rescinding the ban follows suit with the Coastal Fire Centre’s measures  

Squamish, BC - Effective Thursday, September 3 at 12 p.m., the District of Squamish will lift the Residential Campfire (Category 1) ban within District boundaries. This follows Coastal Fire Centre measures to rescind campfire prohibitions. Prohibitions in all other categories will remain in place until further notice. All existing campfire permits will be re-instated as of noon, September 3. 

Campfires within the District of Squamish are only permitted on private property after obtaining a residential campfire permit. Campfires are never permitted on public lands (such as parks, beaches, riversides, lakes, forested areas and trails within the District of Squamish boundary, unless it is within a designated campground facility.  

Residential campfire permits are free and can be applied for online.  

Anyone choosing to light a Category 1 campfire must do so responsibly and in accordance with Section 20 of the Wildfire Regulation: 

  • Do not burn in windy conditions 

  • Establish and maintain a fuel break 

  • Do not leave the fire unattended 

  • Ensure the fire is fully extinguished before leaving the area 

  • Carry out fire control immediately and/or report the fire if it spreads beyond the established fuel break 

Category 2 and Category 3 open fires remain prohibited within the District of Squamish and throughout the Coastal Fire Centre's jurisdiction in addition to the following activities and equipment: 

  • Fireworks (Fireworks Act); 

  • Binary exploding targets; 

  • Burn barrels or burn cages of any size or description; 

  • Controlled air incinerators 

  • Air curtain burners; and 

  • Carbonizers. 

Outside of District of Squamish boundaries, view Coastal Fire Centre prohibitions and restrictions by visiting www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/wildfire-status/prevention/fire-bans-and-restrictions/coastal-fire-centre-bans. 

September 2, 2026