Campfire Ban Lifted in Metchosin
Effective Friday May 15, at Noon, the campfire prohibition within the District of Metchosin will be lifted.
While conditions have improved, the wildfire risk remains present and residents are reminded to use extreme caution with any open burning activities. Even a small campfire can quickly spread if not properly managed.
✅ Campfire Safety Precautions:
• Keep campfires small and controlled
• Never leave a fire unattended
• Have a shovel, hose, or water source immediately available
• Clear combustible material at least 3 metres around the fire
• Fully extinguish fires until cold to the touch before leaving
• Avoid burning during windy or dry conditions
• Ensure fires comply with all local bylaws and provincial regulations
⚠️ Ongoing Risks:
• Dry grass, brush, and forest fuels can still ignite easily
• Wind conditions can rapidly change fire behaviour
• Escaped campfires remain one of the leading causes of human-caused wildfires
• Smoke and embers can travel significant distances
🚫 Category 2 and Category 3 open burning prohibitions remain in effect unless otherwise announced.
If you see an unsafe fire or a fire that is out of control, call 9-1-1 immediately.
We appreciate the community’s cooperation in helping keep Metchosin safe this wildfire season.
For further information, contact:
Dan Verdun, ECFO
Fire Chief
Metchosin Fire Department
250-478-1307
firechief@metchosin.ca