A park-wide fire ban has been issued for Kootenay National Park.
This expands the fire ban that was in place for the Redstreak Campground.
The fire ban includes open fires and the use of the items below.
Banned Items:
- Campfires (wood or briquette)
- Barbecues (wood, charcoal or briquette)
- Outdoor wood burning stoves (including cooking shelters)
- Turkey fryers
- Tiki torches
- Candles
Gas or propane based fire pits, stoves or lanterns are still allowed.
The ban will be lifted once weather and fire conditions allow.
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