Coastal Fire Centre Status Report - September 29, 2022

Category 2 and 3 open fire prohibitions remain in place for all zones within the Coastal Fire Centre. This prohibition includes backyard and industrial burning, as well as other activities, such as fireworks and binary exploding targets. These restrictions will remain in place until October 28 or until the order is rescinded.

At noon, on September 20, 2022, the campfire prohibition was lifted in all areas of the Coastal Fire Centre.

Before lighting any fire, residents within municipalities must check in with their local government and observe any bylaws that are in place. Provincial prohibitions are put in place on Crown Land; municipalities and/or some local governments may have their own bylaws in place, so residents should check in regarding those rules, which supersede Provincial prohibitions.

While campfires are allowed within the Coastal Fire Centre, we ask that residents are responsible with fire.

Reminders about campfires:

• A campfire is defined as any fire smaller than 0.5 metres high by 0.5 metres wide.

• Never light a campfire or keep it burning in windy conditions. Weather can change quickly, and the wind may carry embers to other combustible material.

• Maintain a fireguard around your campfire. This is a fuel-free area where all flammable materials (grass, leaves, kindling, etc.) have been removed right down to the soil.

• Never leave a fire unattended.

• Make sure that any fire is completely extinguished, and the ashes are cold to the touch before leaving the area for any length of time.

There are currently 39 fires burning in the Coastal Fire Centre.

Please check www.bcwildfire.ca for the most up to date information on open burning bans and current wildfires within the Coastal Fire Centre.