Open fire ban for Vancouver Island coming into effect on May 18

Starting at noon on May 18, an open fire ban will be brought in for Vancouver Island as a measure to reduce the risk of wildfires.

The ban will be in place until Oct. 31 or until the order is rescinded.

For people lighting a campfire, or category 1 fire, the Coastal Fire Centre says they must maintain a fireguard by removing nearby flammable material and having a hand tool or at least eight litres of water available to extinguish the fire. If the contravention leads to a wildfire, the person may be responsible for paying all firefighting and associated costs.

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