Campfire Ban in place in District of Squamish effective immediately

The District of Squamish has implemented a municipal campfire ban effective Tuesday, June 10 at 3 p.m. to preserve fire suppression efforts and resources for the ongoing Dryden Creek Wildfire.

 

A ban on Category 2 and Category 3 open fires remains in effect. All open fires within the District of Squamish are prohibited until these bans are rescinded.

 

This campfire ban within the District of Squamish is being implemented ahead of a provincial campfire ban. All campfires within the District will be prohibited and all campfire permits will be suspended until the ban is rescinded. Campfire permit holders will receive a notification of the ban and suspension of the permit.

 

The following activities are prohibited under the bans:

• Campfires (category 1)
• Category 2, category 3 open fires
• Fireworks
• Sky Lanterns
• Binary Exploding Targets
• Burn Barrels or Burn Cages of any size or description
• Air Curtain Burners
• Tiki torches
• Wood-burning saunas and hot tubs

 

Never allowed within District of Squamish boundaries:

• Fires in any public space including forests, riverbanks, mountainside, beaches
• Open Air Burning, including but not limited to, yard waste, garden debris and construction materials

 

The campfire prohibition does not apply to cooking stoves that use gas, or propane, or portable campfire devices that use liquid, or gaseous fuel, provided they are CSA or ULC approved, and the height of the flame is less than 15 centimetres.

 

To report a wildfire, unattended campfire, or open burning violation, call 911 if within the municipal boundaries or call 1-800-663-5555 toll-free or *5555 on a cell phone. 

June 10, 2025