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BC WILD FIRE. Is lifting the camp fire band today at Noon but both Van Anda and Gillies bay fire chiefs will be keep the total fire band in place in their two districts. Please report any type of fires inside these two districts.
Van Anda Fire Department
TOTAL FIRE BAN: including campfires
TOTAL FIRE BAN: including campfires With the extremely dry conditions, all open burning is prohibited until further notice. This includes: • Fireworks • Binary exploding targets • Sky lanterns • Wo…
Van Anda Fire Department
Van Anda Fire Department
Wildfire season is starting earlier than expected across British Columbia, and officials are urging everyone to stay alert. 🔥🌲 Several fires have already ignited across the region, raising concerns as conditions continue to dry out.
At the moment, there are **19 active wildfires**, with a number of them already out of control. Most of these fires are believed to be **human-caused**, making awareness and responsible behavior more important than ever. 🚨
Dry weather and rising temperatures are increasing the wildfire risk, especially in **coastal areas** where strong winds are helping flames spread more quickly. While there are **no widespread fire bans yet**, authorities are strongly advising the public to take extra precautions this weekend.
### ⚠️ Key Points:
* 🔥 19 active wildfires currently burning across B.C.
* 🚫 Several fires already out of control
* 👤 Majority caused by human activity
* 🌡️ Dry and warm conditions increasing risk
* 🌬️ Coastal winds making fires harder to manage
* ⚠️ No full bans yet, but caution is strongly advised
Stay safe, avoid open flames, and be mindful of your surroundings to help prevent further outbreaks. 🙏
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Please be careful we were paged to a burn late night on April 17 last Friday
Burning caution issued for qathet region and coastal areas
Coastal Fire Centre indicates that outflow conditions can contribute to higher open fire risk
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Coastal Fire Centre has cautioned that outflow conditions are expected to lower relative humidity significantly, adding to early seasonal fire risk.Contributed photo
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Developing the evening of April 23 and into the weekend, the coast will experience an early spring outflow pattern and light to moderate winds, which are expected to lower relative humidity significantly.
According to a media release from the Coastal Fire Centre outflow conditions occur when drier air flows out from the mountains via fjords and valleys toward the water. The Coastal Fire Centre covers the qathet region, the Lower Mainland, Sea-to-Sky corridor, Vancouver Island, the Central Coast and Haida Gwaii.
“The Coastal Fire Centre would like to alert our industry partners, along with the public, that the potential for wildfires to ignite from industrial activities and open fires will be elevated during this time,” the release stated. “While there are no open fire prohibitions within the Coastal Fire Centre's jurisdiction at this time, we strongly suggest caution with any open fire during this period of elevated risk.”
If lighting a fire within any local government jurisdiction, those lighting the fire must follow any bylaws or restrictions that are in place, the release stated.
For more information on open fire use and precautions, go to gov.bc.ca/saferburning. To report a wildfire, unattended campfire, or open burning violation, call 1.800.663.5555 tollfree, *5555 on a cell phone, or submit an electronic report through the BC Wildfire public mobile app.
For the latest information on current wildfire activity, burning restrictions, and more, go to BCWildfire.ca.
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Van Anda Fire Department
Van Anda Fire Department
We were paged out at 1130 pm Friday night for a machine pile burn pile. The crew put some water on the areas that where of concern. These piles where outside of VAFD fire protection area. Van anda might seem smoke or even fire in the early morning on Saturday. If there's any concern please call 911. The scene will be check on early morning and the property owners will be notified.
Van Anda Fire Department
With this wind storm be aware of falling trees, branches and flying debris. There is one known tree down at the bubbler bay ferry line up that's has been pushed to the side of the road. It may be still a problem.