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 604-414-5121Wasp 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