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Category 2 and 3 Fire Ban Lifted Noon Sept 18, 2024
Hello Everyone
The Category 2 and Category 3 open fire ban will be lifted in the Union Bay / Fanny Bay Fire Protection Areas at 12:00 noon, Pacific Daylight Time (PDT), on Wednesday, September 18, 2024.
This means that all open burning will once again be permitted within the jurisdiction.
“category 2 open fire” which means an open fire, other than a campfire, that:
- burns material in one pile not exceeding 2 m in height and 3 m in width,
- burns material concurrently in 2 piles each not exceeding 2 m in height and 3 m in width, or
- burns stubble or grass over an area that does not exceed 0.2 ha.
“category 3 open fire” which means an open fire that burns:
- material concurrently in 3 or more piles each not exceeding 2 m in height and 3 m in width,
- material in one or more piles each exceeding 2 m in height or 3 m in width,
- one or more windrows, or
stubble or grass over an area exceeding 0.2 ha.
Although fire danger ratings have declined in the region due to recent rainfall and cooler 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.
Permits will once again be required until Oct 31, 2024. Also the venting index and smoke control regulations must be followed.
For information please visit the website at https://unionbayfirerescue.ca/open-burning
Thank You,
UB/FB Fire Rescue