Fire chiefs from Sunshine Coast fire departments in Gibsons, Roberts Creek, Sechelt, Halfmoon Bay, Pender Harbour and Egmont are advising residents that a campfire ban will come into effect as of noon this Thursday, July 17.
In addition to this prohibition across the Sunshine Coast, the Coastal Fire Centre will maintain the current Category 2 and Category 3 open fire prohibitions.
This includes all fires, whether for warmth or cooking, and all beach fires, burning barrels, fireworks, firecrackers and sky lanterns.
A great resource explaining the different categories of open burning is available here online.
The campfire prohibition does not apply to cooking stoves that use gas, propane or briquettes, or portable campfire devices that use briquettes, liquid or gaseous fuel, provided they are CSA or ULC approved, and the height of the flame is less than 15 centimetres.
This ban will be in place until Friday, Oct. 31 or until the order is rescinded.
Please contact your local fire department for more information at scrd.ca/fire-departments
