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Fire Ban Lands Thursday Across South Coast of B.C.

Effective Thursday, July 16, at 12 p.m., the BC Wildfire Service will prohibit Category 1, 2, and 3 open fires across the Coastal Fire Centre to reduce human-caused wildfire risks as conditions worsen.
Warming and drying conditions spreading north and west across British Columbia prompted the decision, as rising temperatures and low precipitation are drying fuels across the 13 million hectare Coastal Fire Centre jurisdiction.
Small campfires remain permitted in the Campbell River Forest District, North Island Central Coast Forest District, Haida Gwaii Forest District, and Sunshine Coast Forest District, where conditions remain less severe than elsewhere.
The prohibition also covers fireworks, binary exploding targets, and burn barrels; residents must verify local municipal regulations and report violations by calling 1-800-663-5555 or *5555 on a cell phone.
Restrictions are expected to remain in place until Oct. 31, with conditions continually monitored to protect communities, responders, and forests across British Columbia as wildfire risks persist.

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Campfire ban coming for Greater Victoria through much of B.C. south coast

A fire ban comes in place for much of Vancouver Island and the south coast starting Thursday (July 16) at noon. Category 1, 2 and 3 open fires will be prohibited through much of the Coastal Fire Centre jurisdiction, with exceptions for campfires in parts of the North Island and Sunshine Coast. “Conditions are continually monitored, and restrictions are implemented where they are needed most to reduce the risk of human-caused wildfires and help p…

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