As of last Friday campfires are permitted throughout the Coastal Fire Centre, including the Parksville Qualicum Beach area.
The fire prohibition was rescinded due to the cooler and wetter conditions, resulting in a decreased wildfire risk.
Campfires under 0.5 metres (1'7") wide by 0.5 metres high are now allowed as well as open fires in outdoor stoves.
Anyone who lights a campfire must have a hand tool such as a shovel or at least eight litres of water available nearby to fully extinguish it.