Campfire ban rescinded for Chilliwack, Coastal Fire Centre area

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• The use of tiki and similar kinds of torches
• The use of chimineas
• The use of outdoor stoves or other portable campfire apparatus without a Canadian Standards Association (CSA) or Underwriter Laboratories of Canada (ULC) rating
• Fireworks, including firecrackers
• Sky Lanterns
• Binary Exploding Targets
• Burn Barrels or Burn Cages of any size or description
• Air Curtain Burners

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Regarding category 2 and category 3 open fires, this change will allow the following activities:

“category 2 open fire” which means an open fire, other than a campfire, that

1. burns material in one pile not exceeding 2 m in height and 3 m in width
2. burns material concurrently in 2 piles each not exceeding 2 m in height and 3 m in width
3. burns stubble or grass over an area that does not exceed 0.2 ha

“category 3 open fire” which means an open fire that burns

1. material concurrently in 3 or more piles each not exceeding 2 m in height and 3 m in width
2. material in one or more piles each exceeding 2 m in height or 3 m in width
3. one or more windrows
4. stubble or grass over an area exceeding 0.2 ha

For a map of Fire Centre boundaries, please visit: https://ow.ly/bIgt50PPMgF

Although fire danger ratings have declined in the region due to recent rainfall and cooler temperatures, the public is strongly encouraged to continue exercising extreme caution with any campfire. It is the responsibility of the individual to ensure that burning is done in a safe and responsible manner and in accordance with regulations. Before lighting any fire, check with local government authorities to see if any local burning restrictions are in place.

Reminders about campfires from the Coastal Fire Centre:

• 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.