Environment Canada figures show the mercury hit 41.3 C on Monday in the Fraser Canyon community, marking the hottest temperature of 2025 in Canada.

Over the weekend, B.C. Conservation officers conducted campfire ban patrols across several regions and said that, unfortunately, numerous illegal fires were discovered.

The BC Conservation Officer Service (BCCOS) says numerous illegal fires were discovered over the weekend during campfire ban patrols around the province.

BC Conservation Officers issued almost $30,000 in tickets for illegal campfires over the B.C. Day long weekend.

Campfires will be prohibited starting Thursday at noon PT in much of the B.C. Interior as the region continues to swelter under an extended hot spell.

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Campfires will be prohibited starting Monday at noon PT in the Prince George Fire Centre, including much of north-central and northeast B.C.

A Lower Similkameen Indian Band camper violated the reserve's complete fire ban over the weekend, vacating with a warning.

"We are monitoring the situation very, very closely in regards to enacting a campfire prohibition," said fire Chief Dwight Davison.

Conservation officers doing patrols in parts of B.C. where campfires are banned fined 19 scofflaws over the weekend.

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Partying campers "signal fire" turns out to be illegalLions Bay Search and Rescue (LBSAR) attended a callout Saturday evening triggered by a report from overnight campers in the Magnesia Meadows area, but calls of distress from the south face of Brunswick Mountain turned out to be all for naught.LBSAR manager Brent Calkin said two teams were scrambled by helicopter to the top of Brunswick mountain and into Magnesia meadows. The intention was to "have them do voice calls and whistle blasts across

A new campfire ban has been implemented across most of Vancouver Island due to escalating wildfire risks. The decision, announced by local authorities, follows a surge in extreme weather conditions and heightened fire danger. Residents are urged to avoid open flames in designated areas to prevent potential outbreaks. The measure coincides with ongoing efforts to manage forest health and reduce the risk of uncontrollable blazes. While the ban applies to most regions, some areas remain exempt based on current conditions. Authorities emphasize that this precautionary step is critical to protecting both natural ecosystems and nearby communities. The situation highlights broader concerns about climate change impacts on wildfire frequency and intensity in British Columbia. Emergency services are also preparing for potential evacuations and increased response demands during the dry season.

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