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Complete Burn Ban Lifted effective October 15 at 12 noon.

GILLIES BAY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT

OPEN BURNING BAN

An Open Burning Ban within the Gillies Bay Fire Protection District goes into effect every year between

May 15 and October 15

Burning Barrels included.

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

By Theresa Beech, ago

BOIL WATER NOTICE in Effect

A Boil Water Notice for Gillies Bay is in effect – effective July 17, 2024 until further notice

Please boil your water at a full rolling boil for a minimum of one minute and help us spread the word.  Water should be boiled for any of the following uses: drinking, food prep, coffee, brushing teeth, infant formula, ice, washing fruit/veg, beer/wine-making, canning, immune-compromised individuals and for pets.

What to do during a boil water notice – click on the link for information

What-to-Do-During-a-Boil-Water-Notice-General  

Thank you once again for your patience. For more information on Turbidity,  check out the link below.

What is Turbidity

 

The following Water Quality Advisory has been issued by Vancouver Coastal Health on September 6, 2023. 

Please click on the link below to access the notice.

Water Quality Advisory – GBID

 

 

 

By Theresa Beech, ago

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
By Theresa Beech, ago