Effective at noon Pacific Daylight Time on Saturday, September 24, 2022, campfires will be allowed throughout the Union Bay Fire Protection Area.

Other activities which will now be permitted in the Union Bay Fire Protection Area include:

• • The use of tiki and similar kinds of torches;
  • The use of chimineas; and
  • The use of outdoor stoves or other portable campfire apparatus without a Canadian Standards Association (CSA) or Underwriter Laboratories of Canada (ULC) rating.

Although the fire danger has declined in the Union Bay Fire Protection Area due to cooler and more seasonal temperatures, the public is strongly encouraged to continue exercising extreme caution with any campfire. It is the responsibility of the individual to ensure that burning is done in a safe and responsible manner and in accordance with regulations.

While campfires will be allowed in the Union Bay Fire Protection Area, Category 2 and Category 3 open fires remain prohibited, including the use of fireworks, sky lanterns, burn barrels and burn cages. These restrictions will remain in place until October 28, 2022, or until the order is rescinded.

A poster explaining the different categories of open burning is available online: openburningregs_2022update.pdf

To report a wildfire, call 1 800 663-5555 toll-free or *5555 on a cell phone. For the latest information on current wildfire activity, burning restrictions, road closures and air quality advisories, go to: http://www.bcwildfire.ca

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As of Saturday September 24, 2022 the High Risk Activity Ban has been lifted within the Union Bay Fire Protection Area.

Activities such as

1. mechanical brushing;
2. using fire- or spark-producing tools, including cutting tools;
3. grinding, including rail grinding;
4. mechanical land clearing;
5. clearing and maintaining rights of way, including grass mowing;

Please follow the link below for more information on the types of activities effected by the ban.

High Risk Activities – Province of British Columbia (gov.bc.ca)

Ian Ham
Fire Chief

“Union Bay Fire Rescue respectfully acknowledges the land on which it operates is on the unceded traditional territory of the K’ómoks First Nation, the traditional keepers of this land.”

MISSION STATEMENT:

The Union Bay Fire Rescue is committed to providing professional, efficient and effective services to all residents and visitors of Union Bay. Our mission will be accomplished through training, education and fire prevention. When called upon; we will….

• Provide a rapid and professional response to a emergency
• Attempt to minimize loss of life and property from fire, or disaster
• Show compassion for those involved
• Be committed to protection of the environment