Ban in place for Cariboo, Kamloops, Southeast and parts of Coastal Fire Centre
Summary:
- Off-road vehicle use for recreational purposes has been temporarily banned in B.C. as a wildfire prevention and mitigation tactic during hot, dry weather
- The temporary ban has been put in place in parts of B.C. as off-road vehicles can lead to unintentional ignitions that can spark wildfires
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Effective at noon (Pacific time) on Monday, Aug. 10, 2026, the operation of any off-road vehicle for recreational purposes on Crown land is temporarily prohibited throughout Kamloops Fire Centre and Southeast Fire Centre, as well as parts of the Cariboo Fire Centre and Coastal Fire Centre.
During this period of extreme and unpredictable fire activity, the priority is public and first-responder safety and the prevention of human-caused wildfires. The operation of any off-road vehicles in these regions during the current wildfire situation creates a potential wildfire risk, such as unintentional ignitions that can lead to new fires.
Off-road vehicles include all-terrain vehicles, motorcycle, and off-road side-by-side vehicles.
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