Outdoor Burning

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. FireSmart-Homeowners-Manual   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

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.

 

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