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UPDATE: Campfire Ban Lifted – August 28, 2024

As of 12:00 p.m. PDT on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, the campfire ban in the coastal region has been lifted. This applies only to the coastal region; campfire bans in other parts of the province remain in effect. For more information, please refer to the BC Wildfire Service’s official media release.

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.

Fire Ban in Effect: July 12 – October 31, 2024

Attention Residents and Visitors:

Effective at 12 p.m. (noon) PDT on Friday, July 12, 2024, a campfire ban will be enforced throughout the Coastal Fire Centre. This measure is crucial to prevent human-caused wildfires and ensure public safety.

What is the Coastal Fire Centre?

The Coastal Fire Centre is responsible for wildfire management in the Lower Mainland, Sea-to-Sky, Vancouver Island, Central Coast, and Haida Gwaii areas of British Columbia.

Key Details:

  • Start Date: July 12, 2024, at 12 p.m. (noon) PDT
  • End Date: October 31, 2024, at 12 p.m. (noon) PDT (unless rescinded earlier)
  • Jurisdiction: All public and private lands within the Coastal Fire Centre, unless otherwise specified by local government bylaws.

Please check with local authorities for additional burning restrictions in your area.

How to Report a Wildfire:

  • Toll-Free: 1 800-663-5555
  • Cell Phone: *5555

For up-to-date information on wildfire activity, burning restrictions, road closures, and air quality advisories, visit the BC Wildfire Dashboard.

Stay Informed:

For more information on fire safety in the Alberni Valley, read our detailed Alberni Valley Fire Safety article.