Due to the recent rainfall, and downgrade of the Fire Danger Rating to “Low”, the ban on outdoor burning has now been lifted. The following is now permitted:
- Small campfires on private property
- Yard debris burning (no larger than 2m/6′)
Absolutely NO wood burning fires on Metchosin beaches at any time
For further information on burning, please visit the Burning Regulations page on the District website.
District of Metchosin Smoke Control & Burning Guidelines
Residential Backyard Open Burning: ALLOWED
Incinerator Burning: CLOSED PERMANENTLY
Campfires (on private property): ALLOWED
Beach Fires: PROHIBITED
Land Clearing: CLOSED
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Please follow these guidelines to help reduce the danger from fire and the discomfort from smoke in the community:
- Burning is permitted from October 1st to May 31st only (unless otherwise posted).
- Burning is permitted from 6am to 6pm only. Fires must be completely extinguished by 6pm – no smoldering fires.
- ONLY DRY LEAVES, TREE TRIMMINGS & RESIDENTIAL YARD DEBRIS ARE ACCEPTABLE BURNING MATERIALS – UNDER 10CM IN DIAMETER
- The burning of any construction waste, demolition debris, wet garbage, food or household waste, plastic, rubber, asphalt shingles, or other similar material is prohibited.
Please ensure:
- A responsible person is in constant supervision of the fire
- A hose or water source is available at all times
- The fire is hot and only dry material is burned in order to avoid excessive smoke
- Do not ignite a fire in high wind conditions
- Do not use petroleum products to accelerate or sustain the fire
- Do not burn materials that have not originated from the property
Residential Backyard Open Burning – ALLOWED View Regulations
Residential Incinerator Burning – CLOSED/PROHIBITED PERMANENTLY
Campfires – ALLOWED View Regulations
BURNING OF LARGE DIAMETER DEBRIS <10CM – CLOSED
VENTING INDEX: 1-888-281-2992 or click here to view online
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