With spring comes unpredictable weather, including thunderstorms, strong winds, and power outages. These conditions can increase fire risks—here’s how you can stay prepared: 🌩️ Lightning & Electrical Fires: Unplug electronics during storms and use surge protectors to reduce fire risks. If you...
As the snow melts and temperatures rise, spring brings new fire risks that every homeowner should be aware of. Here are some essential fire safety tips to keep your property and community safe: 🔥 Yard Cleanup: Dry leaves, dead grass, and branches...
JULY 9, 2024, EXTENSION - To protect public safety and prevent human-caused wildfires, the Province of British Columbia and Extension Fire Department has issued a prohibition order on all active burning activities, including campfires. This restriction applies to the Coastal...
7/13/2022 9:38 AM PARKSVILLE -- Effective at noon Pacific Daylight Time on Friday, July 15, 2022, most open burning activities will be prohibited throughout the Coastal Fire Centre's jurisdiction. This prohibition is being enacted to help reduce wildfire risk and...
Once again effective at noon on April 15th and until midnight on October 31st, Category 1, 2, and 3 open fires are again permitted throughout the Coastal Fire Centre. However, until October 31st you are required to register ALL fires categories 1, 2, & 3, within the Extension Fire...
Effective at noon on Wednesday, June 30, 2021, campfires, Category 2 and Category 3 open fires will be prohibited throughout the province of British Columbia. Simply put "ALL FIRES ARE BANNED"… This prohibition will remain in effect until noon on...
7/21/2021 1:38 PMPARKSVILLE -- Effective at noon Pacific time on June 23, 2021, most open burning activities will be prohibited throughout the Coastal Fire Centre's jurisdiction, although campfires will still be allowed. This prohibition is being enacted to help reduce...
Once again effective at noon on April 15th and until midnight October 31st, Category 1, 2, and 3 open fires are again permitted throughout the Coastal Fire Centre. However, until October 31st you are required to register ALL fires category 1, 2, & 3, within the Extension Fire and...
6/18/2020 11:34 AMPARKSVILLE -- Effective at noon, Friday, June 19, 2020, all open fires will again be permitted throughout the Coastal Fire Centre's jurisdiction. This rescind is the result of recent rainfall that has reduced the wildfire risk in the...
OPEN BURNING RESTRICTIONS ISSUED FOR ALL HIGH SMOKE SENSITIVITY ZONES IN BRITISH COLUMBIA (Effective March 26, 2020) The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy in collaboration with provincial public health partners has issued open burning restrictions for all High...
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