Have a question regarding burning in the Bowser, Qualicum Bay, Spider Lake & Horne Lake area's? Call BOW HORN BAY FD @ 250-757-9433 or come by the newly renovated hall for a visit, coffee is always available!
The Fire Dept is here to help
CAMPFIRES ONLY, NO OTHER BURNING ALLOWED
Details on the Open Fire Prohibition schedule for the Coastal Fire Centre can be found here: Link
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Back yard burning is only allowed when the venting index is "GOOD" Check your location here: Link Use CNTRL VAN ISLD for our local conditions. (CURRENTLY BANNED UNTIL APRIL 15,2020)
DO NOT BURN GARBAGE OR PROHIBITED MATERIALS!!
For further information on Provincial Burning requirements is available here: Link
Best practices include: Only burn during daylight hours, ideally noon until 5p.m. as the venting index will normally drop after sunset and the smoke will settle rather than vent skyward.