Fire danger ratings across most of Vancouver Island are listed as very low, with some areas on the South Island listed as low.
The B.C. Wildfire Service said recent rains and cooler temperatures will allow it to lift the campfire ban on Vancouver Island as of noon on Wednesday.Fire danger ratings across most of the Island are listed as very low, with some areas on the South Island listed as low.“Although the fire danger has declined due to recent rainfall and cooler, more seasonal temperatures, the public is strongly encouraged to continue exercising extreme caution with any campfire,” the B.C.
A campfire is no larger than 50 centimetres high by 50 centimetres wide and can be be used for recreation or by a First Nation for a ceremonial purpose. Category 2 and Category 3 open fires for burning brush, debris and other materials remain prohibited. The use of fireworks, sky lanterns, binary exploding targets, burn barrels, burn cages and air curtain burners are also banned.
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