Open Burning and Campfire Regulations
Category Archives: Protective Services
Enderby Fire Ban on Category 3 Open Burning in Effect as of May 3, 2024
Emergency Siren Testing at the Enderby & District Fire Hall
On April 23, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. the emergency siren at the Enderby & District Fire Hall will be audibly tested to verify that it operates as intended in the event of an emergency.
Residents and visitors may hear a loud siren while the test is taking place.
More Fire Prohibitions Lifted Effective October 6, 2023
Declining temperatures, inclining humidity, and increased precipitation have led to improving conditions, enabling the City of Enderby and Shuswap River Fire Protection District to lift the prohibition on Category 2 Open Burning and certain other activities, effective at noon on Friday, October 6, 2023.
Subject to applicable local regulations, fireworks, … Continue Reading ››
Campfire Ban Lifted Effective September 28, 2023
Consistent with the Kamloops Fire Centre, the prohibition on campfires is lifted effective at noon on September 28, 2023.
This applies to the City of Enderby and the Shuswap River Fire Protection District; unprotected areas of Area F of the Regional District of North Okanagan are subject to the Continue Reading ››
Enderby Campfire Ban Reinstated Effective July 7, 2023
The City of Enderby is reinstating a campfire ban effective at noon on Friday, July 7, 2023. This ban is in addition to the prohibition on open burning that took effect on May 18, 2023, and now includes:
- campfires;
- open … Continue Reading ››
Campfire Ban Lifted Effective June 16, 2023
Consistent with the Kamloops Fire Centre and other communities in the area, the prohibition on campfires is lifted effective at noon on June 16, 2023 due to the current and forecast decline in the fire danger rating.
The following remain prohibited:
- open burning (all);
Public Information Report for June 15 2023 at 16:15
Due to continued decreases in the level of the Shuswap River, Tuey Park and the Kildonan Boat Launch have been reopened effective June 15, 2023.
Please note that the Shuswap River remains high and caution should be exercised when on or near to this, or any, body of water. … Continue Reading ››
Enderby Campfire Ban in Effect June 8, 2023 at Noon
The City of Enderby is implementing a campfire ban effective at noon on Thursday, June 8, 2023. This ban is in addition to the prohibition on open burning that took effect on May 18, 2023, and now includes:
- campfires;
- open … Continue Reading ››
Public Information Report for May 17 2023 at 12:30pm
The City of Enderby is actively monitoring for flood conditions and will activate its Emergency Operations Centre if conditions deteriorate and additional support is needed.
Due to the rising level of the Shuswap River, several closures are in effect:
- Tuey Park
- Boat … Continue Reading ››