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No fire restrictions over Victoria Day long weekend on Vancouver Island

The Coastal Fire Centre announced no open fire prohibitions for the Victoria Day long weekend on Vancouver Island as rain and cooler temperatures are expected.
This decision follows a low to moderate fire danger rating despite a recent wildfire at Woods Creek near Campbell River being brought under control.
The wildfire season, which started on April 1, has seen 10 fires across Vancouver Island burning a total of 5.23 hectares, a figure that aligns with the average for this time of year over the past decade, according to Coastal Fire Centre spokesperson Gordon Robinson.
Robinson stated that rain over the long weekend should reduce wildfire risk and emphasized residents must remain responsible with open fires and cautious to prevent human-caused wildfires.
The fire season’s severity will depend on spring rainfall, particularly in June, so residents are advised to monitor updates and continue safe fire practices as summer approaches.

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