Complete Fire Ban Lifted effective October 15, 2023
The Open Burning Ban for Gillies Bay has been lifted, effective October 15, 2023. Please ensure that you follow the Fire Smart recommendations when conducting any type of burning on your property.
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GILLIES BAY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
BURNING BAN – 2023
All Open Burning within the Gillies Bay Fire Protection District is prohibited until further notice.
No Campfires
Tiki Torches, Chiminea’s, and non-CSA & ULC approved outdoor stoves and cooking devices.
NOTE
These regulations stay in effect regardless of what is posted on the WILDFIRE MANAGEMENT BRANCH WEB SITE.
Texada Island does not usually experience the same conditions as Vancouver Island or the Mainland.
GILLIES BAY RESIDENTS
If you hear the fire siren.
Please shut off any open taps until the fire emergency has been rectified.
Thank you for your Cooperation.
OPEN BURNING BAN – 2023
An Open Burning Ban within the Gillies Bay Fire Protection District goes into effect
May 15, 2023 until October 15, 2023
Burning Barrels included.
Open Burning ban 2023
Campfires
Campfires are allowed within the Gillies Bay Fire Protection District until a total fire ban is implemented.
NOTE
These regulations stay in effect regardless of what is posted on the WILDFIRE MANAGEMENT BRANCH WEB SITE.
Texada Island does not usually experience the same conditions as Vancouver Island or the Mainland.
GILLIES BAY RESIDENTS
If you hear the fire siren.
Please shut off any open taps until the fire emergency has been rectified.
Rob McWilliam – Fire Chief www.gilliesbayvfd.ca 604-414-5121
Wasp Wildfire Protection Kits
WASP Wildfire Protection Kit brochure
The Gillies Bay Volunteer Fire Department has Wasp Wildfire Protection kits available for purchase. Kits are $199.95 each. Check out the brochure above for more information.
Fire Restrictions: usual annual
An Open Burning Ban within the Gillies Bay Fire Protection District is in effect from May 15 until October 15.
During the ban:
- No open burning allowed, including backyard burn barrels.
- Campfires are permitted in Gillies Bay unless a total fire ban is implemented.
- Other areas are covered by the Provincial Forestry Services and can be found on this page
Gillies Bay Residents:
If you hear the fire siren.
Please shut off any open taps until the fire emergency has been rectified.
For more information, see:
- our page Burning Bans Bylaw
- visit BC Wildfire Management
- see BC Wildfire Service Bans and Restrictions