Updated: August 27, 2024
The Category 1 campfire prohibition will be lifted in all regions of the Coastal Fire Centre area beginning 12:00 noon Pacific Standard Time (PST) on Wednesday, August 28, 2024.
Category 2 and Category 3 open fires remain prohibited, including the use of fireworks, sky lanterns, binary exploding targets, burn barrels, burn cages and air curtain burners. These restrictions will remain in place until October 31, 2024, or until the Order is rescinded.
For more information, please see BC Wildfire Services website
Effective on Friday, July 12, 2024 at noon Pacific Daylight Time, campfires will be prohibited throughout the Province of British Columbia. This includes all recreational fires in Central Saanich. This prohibition is being enacted to help prevent human caused wildfires and protect public safety. Certified propane fire pits are permitted.
For more information on this ban please see https://blog.gov.bc.ca/bcwildfire/coastal-fire-centre-enacts-campfire-prohibition-3/
- For the latest information on current wildfire activity, burning restrictions, road closures and air quality advisories, go to: BCWildfire.ca
- Wildfire Dashboard This is quite significant! Especially being so early in season.
- Planning a road trip? Be sure to check your route: www.drivebc.ca/mobile/
- EmergencyInfoBC is active during partial and full-scale provincial emergencies
- Have you registered for the Saanich Peninsula Alert?
We’re in this together
Homeowners can take simple actions to create a FireSmart property, dramatically increasing the resistance of your home and property to wildfire damage.
To learn more and schedule a free home assessment see Central Saanich FireSmart or contact FireSmart Coordinator Ryan Vantreight at 250-415-8066 or FireSmart@csaanich.
Be Prepared - Do you have a Grab N’ Go kit?
Wildfires move fast, so develop a household plan, put together your grab-and-go bag and connect with your neighbours. Preparing for a wildfire event increases the resiliency of our homes and communities.
Learn more on our Emergency Preparedness page.
Questions about the District's Emergency Program can be directed to Lisa Banfield our Emergency Program Manager at EmergencyProgram@CSaanich.ca or 250-544-4231