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If you want some great information on fire smarting your property there is a firesmartBC facebook page and instagram page you can follow. Get tips and ways do work around your property to help protect yourself from wildfires. Today there’s 27 active wildfires in BC , 7 that have been started by people and the other 20 are from lightning strikes. There are zero in the coastal fire region at this time.
Van Anda Fire Department
The open burn band starts today . Van Anda fire district will be trying something new this year. We will having the same burn band in place as Gillies Bay fire district. We will be permitting camp fires this year for cooking and heat . The camp fire must be under 18 inched by 18 inches. This band may turn into a complete burn band at any time depending on conditions. The Van Anda fire district might put in the total fire ban before the government does so please be careful. With the camp fire there must be water near by in a bucket or a hose We have had fires on Texada this year already. Thank you.
Van Anda Fire Department
Water plant repairs are finished back to regular use of water. Thank you for the low water use in the time of repairs.
Van Anda Fire Department
Emergency at the water treatment plant. Plant is off until repair is complete. Emergency water-use restrictions are in place. Please don’t use water unless need for fire protection.
Van Anda Fire Department
To improve public safety in the event of an emergency, a test of the B.C. Emergency Alert system will occur at 1:55 p.m. (Pacific time) on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, as part of Emergency Preparedness Week. The test alert will be sent to all compatible cellphones, and will interrupt radio and television broadcasts.
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Here’s a series about the wildfire crews in BC.
Watch a preview of Wildfire.
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