Communities are being reminded that BC Wildfire Service has enacted a campfire ban beginning Thursday at noon.

Campfires will not be allowed throughout the Coastal Fire Centre’s jurisdiction, including all provincial parks, crown land, and private property.

This ban also includes the suspension of the beach fire program at Goose Spit Park.

All open burning and the use of items such as fireworks, sky lanterns, burning barrels, and torches for burning weeds are prohibited.

The ban does not include the use of outdoor stoves.

To further reduce wildfire risk,  in the Comox Valley a smoking ban has been issued in all CVRD parks, and all fire rings will be removed from designated parks.

The ban will be in place until the end of October.

For the full information bulletin, list of prohibited activities and detailed map, visit BC Wildfire Service.