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Some Strathcona Regional District areas keep campfire restrictions despite Coastal Fire Centre easing

Wylie Henderson
By Wylie Henderson

The BC Wildfire Service said the Coastal Fire Centre ban on Category 1 open burning has been lifted in most of the Strathcona Regional District as of noon, but restrictions on campfires remain in some areas.

The regional district said campfires, backyard fires and beach fires remain prohibited in the following areas:

• Black Creek / Oyster Bay Fire Protection Local Area
• Village of Gold River
• South Quadra Island Improvement District (beach fires remain prohibited)

Campfire restrictions are also remaining active through most of the Comox Valley Regional District and within the City of Powell River’s municipal boundaries.

Larger Category 2 and Category 3 open burns remain prohibited throughout the Coastal Fire Centre.

Wylie Henderson
Wylie Henderson
Wylie is news director for Vancouver Island, bringing more than a decade of broadcast experience to the role. A Vancouver native, he moved to the Island in 2025 with his wife and stepdaughter after a long run on the airwaves in the Kootenays. He is committed to delivering timely, reliable and community-focused news to listeners across the region. A lifelong Vancouver Canucks and B.C. Lions fan, Wylie is just as comfortable breaking down a game as he is breaking down a news story. Away from the newsroom, he can often be found on the golf course, cycling or lacing up his skates for a game of hockey. For Wylie, keeping listeners informed about what matters locally is more than a job, it’s a passion.

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