Burning ban now in effect
-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