Effective noon, September 16, 2021, all open burning, including campfires are once again permitted throughout the Qualicum Beach Fire Protection Area, due to the decreased risk of wildland-urban interface fires.
The lifting of the closure is in conjunction with the rescinding of the fire prohibition across the south coast by the BC Wildfire Service Coastal Fire Centre, BC Ministry of Forests, Lands, and Natural Resource Operations.
Campfires, cooking fires, and fires in outdoor fireplaces are now once again permitted subject to the provisions of applicable municipal and regional district burning bylaws:
Affected areas include the Town of Qualicum Beach and areas in the Regional District of Nanaimo in Electoral Area G within the Town of Qualicum Beach Fire Protection Area.
All campfires must be supervised by an adult and must have an adequate water supply nearby to extinguish them. Fires must not be left unattended and must be completely extinguished before leaving the site for any length of time.
Beach fires are not permitted at any time in the Parksville Qualicum Wildlife Management Area which includes the entire waterfront area in the Qualicum Beach Fire Protection Area.
Reporting should be as follows:
- Fire emergency (threat to lives and/or property) - 911
- Illegal or nuisance fires - 250 752-6921
- Beach fires – 1-877-952-7277
For the latest information on fire restrictions in the Qualicum Beach Fire Protection Area, visit our website or follow the Qualicum Beach Fire Department on Facebook.
Contact
Peter Cornell, Fire Chief
Town of Qualicum Beach
250-752-6232
