Thursday September 3, 2026
While the Coastal Fire Centre is lifting its Category 1 Campfire Prohibition effective at noon today, The District of Metchosin’s campfire prohibition remains in effect until further notice as local fire danger continues to be rated high to extreme.
The District generally follows fire restrictions established by the Coastal Fire Centre, however, conditions can vary across the region. Municipalities may maintain different or additional restrictions in response to local conditions.
Recent rainfall has improved conditions across many parts of the Coastal Fire Centre. While significant rainfall was forecast across West Vancouver Island this weekend, the rainfall received locally was not enough to sufficiently reduce Metchosin’s fire danger. With the local rating remaining high to extreme, the District is maintaining its campfire prohibition with the protection of people and property as the priority. Lifting the prohibition right now is simply not a risk worth taking.
Conditions will be monitored closely, and the decision will be reviewed as soon as the local fire danger decreases to a level where the prohibition can be safely lifted. Changes to this restriction will be posted. We appreciate residents and visitors continuing to be cautious and respecting the restriction in the meantime.