LOW HAZARD RATING
Low: Fires may start easily and spread quickly but there will be minimal involvement of deeper fuel layers or larger fuels. Fire Permits are required on Thetis Island for open burning, including incinerators and campfires between April 1 and October 31 unless otherwise restricted. |
Type of Burning | Authorization |
Machine Piles |
Permit required all year round. Also Venting authorization, a provincial burn registration number, and site inspection required year-round. For more information go to the Burning Regulations page |
Open Air Burning |
Permit required until October 31st.
No permit required from Nov. 1st to Mar. 31st. Permits required again as of April 1st.
All yard waste burns must check, and be subject to, venting index restrictions prior to ignition. |
Approved Incinerators |
Campfires (7 days a week) | Campfires allowed with Permit between April 1st & Oct. 31st No permit required from Nov. 1st to March 31st. |
MODERATE HAZARD RATING
Moderate: Forest fuels are drying and there is an increased risk of surface fires starting. Carry out any forest activities with caution. Fire Permits are required on Thetis Island for open burning, including incinerators and campfires between April 1 and October 31 unless otherwise restricted. |
Machine Piles | NO - COMPLETE BAN ON BURNING |
Open Air, Hand Piled Yard Waste Burning |
No yard waste permits between May 1st and October 31st, or incinerator fires.
Campfire permits will be issued, or not, depending on conditions. Please note that, if permitted, campfires must be of Provincial regulation size. |
Approved Incinerators |
Campfires, beach and evening, permit required |
HIGH HAZARD RATING
High: Forest fuels are very dry and the fire risk is serious. New fires may start easily, burn vigorously, and challenge fire suppression efforts. Extreme caution must be used in any forest activities. Open burning and industrial activities will be restricted or not allowed on Thetis Island. Fire Permits may be rescinded. Time of day restrictions for high risk activities may be in force. |
Machine Piles | NO - COMPLETE BAN ON BURNING
HIGH Risk Activities such as mowing, chainsawing etc. may take place in the morning hours (when humidity is highest) with safety precautions (water/extinguisher ready) in place and must be followed by a 2 hour fire watch after activity ceases at 1 p.m. |
Open Air, Hand Piled Yard Waste Burning |
Approved Incinerators |
Campfires (7 days a week) |
Not Allowed Small evening Campfires are currently NOT allowed. Only approved propane campfire appliances may be used.
See Campfires page for information.
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EXTREME HAZARD RATING
Extreme: Extremely dry forest fuels and the fire risk is very serious. New fires will start easily, spread rapidly, and challenge fire suppression efforts. General forest activities will be forbidden on Thetis Island including open burning, industrial activities and campfires. |
Machine Piles | NO - COMPLETE BAN ON BURNING
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Open Air Burning |
Approved Incinerators |
Campfires |