Off-road vehicles prohibited on provincial Crown land in many fire centres

Effective at noon (Pacific time) on Monday, Aug. 10, 2026, 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, motorcycles, and off-road side-by-side vehicles.

This temporary prohibition of off-road vehicles does not apply to private lands or national parks. It also does not apply to emergency responders or to agriculture or commercial/industrial users who operate vehicles for farming, emergency response, or business purposes.

Anyone found in contravention of this off-road vehicle prohibition may be issued a violation ticket for as much as $1,150. If the contravention causes or contributes to a wildfire, the person responsible may be ordered to pay all firefighting and associated costs.

To report a violation, call the Report All Poachers and Polluters (RAPP) line at: 1-877-952-7277.

• To learn more about fire centres in B.C., visit: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/wildfire-status/about-bcws/fire-centres

Google Maps Update - Reference Drive BC

Google Maps is having issues displaying correct updated information regarding wildfires, evacuation orders and closures in British Columbia. For latest updates on closures or advisories due to fires, please use DriveBC.ca

Know Before You Go

There is currently a Forest Fire near Summerland and Peachland that has caused evacuations across those communities. Other parts of the region remain open and are welcoming visitors. Please refer to https://emergency.rdos.bc.ca/ and Drivebc.ca for live updates before travelling throughout the Thompson Okanagan and BC.

Bald Range Fire Evacuation Order

Due to the Bald Range forest fire, properties throughout Summerland, including Okanagan Lake Provincial Park are under evacuation order.

For Current Updates of the evacuation order, please visit Emergency.rdos.bc.ca and Emergencyinfobc.gov.bc.ca

For those under evacuation order, please refer to ESS.gov.bc.ca to register for support services. An emergency Support Services reception center is now set up in Penticton at 550 Eckhart Avenue West.

WHAT YOU SHOULD DO:

• Follow the direction of emergency personnel.

• Shut off all gas and electrical appliances other than refrigerators and freezers.

• Close all windows and doors.

• Close gates (latch) but do not lock.

• Gather your family and, if you have room, take a neighbour or someone needing transportation. Do not use more vehicles than you have to.

• Take critical items (medicine, purse, wallet, and keys) only if they are immediately available. Take pets in pet kennels or on leash.

• Do not use the telephone unless you need emergency service.

Major Incident along Highway 97, Kamloops-Vernon Highway 97

August 6, 2026: Starts: In Spallumcheen At Highway 97 and Old Kamloops Road Ends: At Salmon River Road

Forest Fire. Road open. Watch for traffic control. Speed Limit restriction: 60km/h. No stopping between Head of the Lake Rd and Grandview Flats Rd.

Visit DriveBC.ca for up-to-date information.

Campfire Ban in Effect July 10, 2026

As of July 10th, 2026 a Category 1 campfire ban will be in effect in the Thompson Okanagan.

A category 1 campfire, as defined in the Wildfire Regulation, refers to any fire that is: 

• No larger than 0.5 metres high by 0.5 metres wide 

• Used for recreational purposes or by a First Nation for ceremonial purposes

For more information, please visit www.Gov.BC.ca.