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Van Anda Fire Department
Sadly another town might be lost to wild fire and there still lots of people out there that think having a camp fire is ok during fire bands. Between 30 and 50% of wild fires are started by humans in BC over the years of 2020 to 2024.
Van Anda Fire Department
🔥 Campfire Reminder for the Sunshine Coast Forest District 🔥
If you're planning to camp or spend time outdoors in the Sunshine Coast Forest District, here's some good news:
Campfires are still permitted in the Sunshine Coast Forest District at this time. This includes Powell River
While the BC Wildfire Service has announced a Category 1 (Campfire) Open Fire Prohibition effective 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 16, 2026 for most areas of the Coastal Fire Centre, the Sunshine Coast Forest District is currently exempt from this prohibition.
Please remember:
✅ Category 2 and Category 3 Open Fire Prohibitions remain in effect.
✅ Campfires must always be attended, kept to the permitted size, and completely extinguished before leaving.
✅ Never leave a campfire unattended, and avoid burning during windy conditions.
Wildfire conditions can change quickly, and restrictions may be updated as fire danger increases. Before heading out, check the latest fire prohibitions and wildfire information from the BC Wildfire Service.
For those in Powell River the beach area by SECOND beach is within the City of Powell River and as such no campfires are allowed.
Let's all do our part to help prevent human-caused wildfires and keep our communities and forests safe this summer. 🔥🌲
Van Anda Fire Department
Effective at 12:00 p.m. (noon) PDT on Thursday, July 16, 2026, Category 1, 2 and 3 open fires will be prohibited throughout the Coastal Fire Centre’s jurisdiction, with exceptions for Category 1 campfires in parts of the North Island and Sunshine Coast.
Category 1 campfires will remain permitted in the Campbell River Forest District, North Island Central Coast Forest District, Haida Gwaii Forest District and Sunshine Coast Forest District. These areas are currently experiencing different weather and fuel conditions than other parts of the Coastal Fire Centre, with fire danger ratings and fire weather indices indicating a lower wildfire risk at this time.
Conditions are continually monitored, and restrictions are implemented where they are needed most to reduce the risk of human-caused wildfires and help protect communities, responders and our forests.
Van Anda Fire Department
This last Sunday VAFD and GBFD did a joint wild fire practice. We had two wild fire fire pumps feed water to an engine from a large pond then that truck feed a tank. From then tank we drafted with a different engine to another truck. It was a great practice to practice water management , drafting and relaying water between 3 engines.
Van Anda Fire Department
The legion will be open today for cooling if you are feeling over heated in today's weather. These days are all be run by volunteers and thankful that the legion is work with the community to help in these high temperatures this summer.
Van Anda Fire Department
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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