The campfire ban in the Sea to Sky Corridor will come to an end tomorrow.
The BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) wrote in a news release that the ban on all categories of fires will be lifted on Sept. 27 at noon. This includes campfires plus Category 2 and 3 fires, all of which have been banned across the province, except Haida Gwaii, since July 10.
鈥淭his means that all open burning will once again be permitted within the Coastal Fire Centre鈥檚 jurisdiction,鈥� reads the release.
Along with lighting campfires, permitted activities include using tiki and other torches, chimineas, outdoor stoves, fireworks, sky lanterns, binary exploding targets, burn barrels or cages, and air curtain burners.
鈥淎lthough 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,鈥� says the release. 鈥淚t is the responsibility of the individual to ensure that burning is done in a safe and responsible manner and in accordance with regulations.鈥�
The BCWS noted that campfires should not be lit or kept burning in windy conditions and never leave a fire unattended. Users should maintain a non-burnable material around the fire and ensure it is cool when extinguished.
Locally, the District of 麻豆社国产has banned campfires since July 7. An earlier ban took place on June 8, but there were a few weeks of allowance between the end of June and early July.
The District posted on social media shortly after the BCWS that it was following along and lifting the ban.
"Campfires within the District of 麻豆社国产are only permitted with a residential campfire permit on private property. No campfires are permitted on public lands (such as parks, beaches, lakes, forested areas and trails) within the District of 麻豆社国产boundary," reads .
The lift of restrictions comes after precipitation throughout the Lower Mainland. Measured at the airport, 麻豆社国产received , with more expected throughout the week.
