Fire Ban Lifted For Vancouver Island

Recreational fire bans are being lifted at noon today for the Coastal Fire Centre, including Vancouver Island.

Recreational fires are for cooking or providing heat and must be in a permanent outdoor fireplace or fire pit not larger than two feet in diameter, and you have to make sure you have a hose or bucket handy to put it out.

Beach fires should be below the high-tide line as fires are not allowed on public land, or on private property other than your own.

BC WildFire Service, along with the City of Campbell River and other local jurisdictions, say although the fire danger has declined due to recent rainfall and cooler, more seasonal temperatures, the public is strongly encouraged to continue exercising caution with any recreational fire.

And a reminder to check with local and provincial authorities to see if any burning restrictions are in place before you start burning.

To learn more, visit BC Wildfire Service.