# Claim table — Southeast Fire Centre campfires allowed again Sept. 1 — but larger open fires remain banned

| Claim / issue | Source | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Category 1 campfires are permitted again across the Southeast Fire Centre at noon Pacific Time on Sept. 1, 2026. | BCWS bulletin `Category 1 campfire prohibition to be rescinded in the Southeast Fire Centre`. | Supported by official BCWS bulletin. |
| Category 2 and Category 3 open fires remain prohibited in the Southeast Fire Centre. | BCWS bulletin and Southeast Fire Centre prohibitions page. | Supported; readers still need to check local rules before lighting any fire. |
| Certain activities/equipment remain restricted, including fireworks, binary exploding targets, burn barrels/cages and controlled air incinerators. | BCWS bulletin; Southeast Fire Centre prohibitions page. | Supported as a restriction list; the article summarizes rather than replaces the legal order. |
| This update is an evacuation order, road closure, fire-boundary update, return-home clearance or cause/arson finding. | Source role review: BCWS prevention bulletin, EmergencyInfoBC/DriveBC context only. | Not supported. The article explicitly says it is not those things. |
| This update proves criminal responsibility or names any suspect. | No police/court cause source was used. | Not supported; no named-person allegation is made. |