-District of Sooke

Due to extreme fire conditions, as of May 10th, 2016 a ban on all outdoor burning (except campfires) is now in effect. Campfires are permitted until further notice.

Campfires are defined as:

• outdoor cooking fires, provided the fire is contained in a device or fixture designed for such purpose and the fire is only burning clean and dry wood or charcoal;
• outdoor fires in fire pits approved by the Fire Chief for use in designated campgrounds or tourist parks; and
• outdoor fires in fire pits, provided that:
  • the fire is contained in a masonry or metal pit not to exceed 0.60 metres (24 inches) in diameter;
  • the fire pit is located a minimum of 6 metres (20 feet) from all property lines and buildings and 3 metres (10 feet) from all grass, shrubbery, wood, and all other combustible material;
  • a garden hose or immediate source of water is readily available at all times the fire is lit; and
  • the fire is not lit before 6:00 AM and is fully extinguished by 1:00 AM

Resources

• Original release

• Weekend Wisdom: Forests are tinder dry, fire hazard is extreme
• Otter Point, Coastal Region goes to Extreme fire rating
• Fireworks, sky lanterns still prohibited on B.C. coast
• Coastal Zone (incl Vancouver Island) fire restrictions, effective noon today
• Burning ban now in effect
• Sooke Fire tends to second fire incident Monday May 9
• Fire ban takes affect in Otter Point, 7pm this evening
• Small fire issue on Briarwood quickly contained, open burning restricted effective this evening
• Fire rating in Sooke is now HIGH
• Current fire rating in Sooke is Moderate
• First forest fire of the year reported, near Tugwell Creek
• Social media users report suspected carbon monoxide leaks at EMCS
• Fire season in Sooke begins
• Sooke PocketNews brings back the summer weather feature: Western Canada Smoke Forecast
• New wildfire fines came in effect on April 1
• Outdoor burning? Exercise caution
• General open burning in Sooke regulations