Reminder: Category 1 Campfire ban in place on OKIB Lands Effective, July 10th, 2026.

way’ Members,

Effective at 12:00p.m. on Friday, July 10, 2026, all fires will be prohibited within the Kamloops Fire Centre. OKIB will be implementing a Category 1 fire prohibition effective Friday to align with the BC Wildfire Service and help reduce wildfire risk within our community. This ban is in addition to the current category 2 and 3 fire bans already in place.

· Category 1 campfires as defined in the Wildfire Regulation

· Category 2 open fire as defined in the Wildfire Regulation

· Category 3 open fire as defined in the Wildfire Regulation

These bans are issued to help prevent human-caused wildfires and protect public safety. This fire prohibition will remain in effect until October 9, 2026, at 12 p.m. (noon) PDT, or until the orders are rescinded.

The Okanagan Indian Band would like to thank the public for helping to prevent wildfires. To report a wildfire, call the BC Wildfire Service at 1 800 663-5555 toll-free or *5555 on a cellphone.

For up-to-date information on current wildfire activity, burning restrictions, road closures and air quality advisories, visit:

https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/wildfire-status

To read the BC Wildfire Service announcement, visit: https://blog.gov.bc.ca/bcwildfire/category-1-campfire-prohibition-planned-for-the-kamloops-fire-centre-2/