05/14/2026
The Coastal Fire Centre fire ban has been amended. Category 1 campfires will once again be permitted (with a permit) beginning Friday, May 15, at 12 p.m. (noon).
Category 2 and 3 open burning will remain prohibited.
Contact the North Saanich Fire Department to purchase a permit:
📞 250-656-1931
✉️ [email protected]
📍 986 Wain Rd
Human-caused wildfires are still possible. Please make sure you are burning safely: gov.bc.ca/saferburning
Full details from BC Wildfire Service:
https://blog.gov.bc.ca/bcwildfire/campfires-permitted-across-coastal-fire-centre-due-to-decreased-fire-risk
Current and forecast conditions have shifted since the Coastal Fire Centre initially implemented the Category 1 campfire prohibition earlier this May, resulting in cooler temperatures, improved humidity values and an overall reduction in wildfire hazard throughout the region. Because of this, Category 1 campfires will be once again permitted under the Coastal Fire Centre’s jurisdiction as of Friday, May 15, 2026, at 12 p.m. (noon).
Although the fire risk has decreased for the region, human-caused wildfires are still possible and entirely preventable. Please take the time to learn how to enjoy a campfire safely: gov.bc.ca/saferburning
Category 2 and 3 open burning and select activities and equipment remain prohibited throughout the Coastal Fire Centre. For full details, please refer to the following information bulletin: https://blog.gov.bc.ca/bcwildfire/campfires-permitted-across-coastal-fire-centre-due-to-decreased-fire-risk/
