NOTE: The Fire Danger Rating has been  “HIGH”  for over three days. High Risk Activities are now on morning shift (end work by 1:00 PM).

This restriction includes chainsaws.

Only campfires are currently allowed: If you do have a campfire, ensure that it is completely extinguished and cool to the touch before leaving it.

(1) Camp fires shall not be ignited or maintained from standing trees, stumps, slash or other flammable debris or wooden structures.

(2) Campfires shall not be ignited within three meters of trees, stumps, logs, wooden structures or any other combustible material.

(3) No person shall ignite or maintain a camp fire greater than 50 cm in diameter.

(4) No person shall ignite or maintain a camp fire except in a fire pit.

(5) All flammable material shall be removed down to mineral soil for not less than one meter in all directions from the perimeter of the fire pit.

(6) A person who ignites a campfire shall ensure that an effective means of extinguishing the fire is available immediately adjacent to the fire pit at all times while the fire is maintained.

(7) A campfire, other than a camp fire ignited and maintained on private property, shall be extinguished by 10:00 p.m.

Don Luckett

Denman Island Fire Chief