BC Wildfire Service: Off-Road Vehicles Prohibited on Provincial Crown Land in Southeast Fire Centre

As of noon on Monday, August 10, 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.

Off-road vehicles include all-terrain vehicles, motorcycle, and off-road side-by-side vehicles.

Find details on the Province’s website, at https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026FOR0032-000935.

Summary:

• 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
• 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