A wildfire just north of Squamish is now being held, but Whistler isn't taking any chances.
Effective June 12, all campfires are prohibited in the resort, regardless of the fire danger rating, until Sept. 15, by directive of Fire Chief Thomas Doherty.
"The campfire ban applies to all levels of fire danger rating including low and moderate, and the campfire ban in Whistler will remain in effect until Sept. 15, 2025 to reduce the risk of human caused wildfires," reads a post on the Resort Municipality of Whistler's website.
"A CSA-rated or ULC-rated portable campfire apparatus that uses propane fuel is allowed in Whistler, as long as the height of the flame is less than 15 centimetres, and it is used in accordance with the manufacturer recommendations."
Stay up to date on the latest wildfire updates in the province here, and read more about wildfire in Whistler here.
Residents and guests to the resort are reminded to sign up for Whistler Alert in the event of any emergency.
See smoke? In Whistler, report it by calling 911. Outside municipal boundaries, call 1-800-663-5555 or *5555 on a cell phone.
