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2025 Campfire Ban Enacted

2025 Campfire Ban Enacted

2025 Campfire Ban Enacted in the Coastal Fire Centre Effective at 12 p.m. (noon) PDT on Thursday, July 17, Category 1 open fires (campfires) will be prohibited across the Coastal Fire Centre, excluding the Haida Gwaii Forest District and the portion of the Central...

2024 Annual Report

2024 Annual Report

Download the 2024 Annual Report for a review of call types, property stats, and other neat facts about the Sechelt Fire Department.

Forest Fire Danger

Backyard burning of toxic materials, garbage, construction waste, demolition waste, and garden refuse is NOT permitted in the District of Sechelt.

Campfires

Campfires are fires for cooking, warmth, or ceremonial purposes. Campfires are not for burning toxic materials, garbage, construction waste, demolition waste, or garden refuse. A campfire is typically used as a wiener or marshmallow roast fire. They are also smaller in size, typically not more than 3 feet across at the base.

Campfires are allowed year round within the District of Sechelt and the shíshálh Nation unless the Fire Department, Coastal Fire Centre, or Province of British Columbia issues a total burn ban. A burn ban is likely over the summer months, but some years, when the weather is wetter, campfires are not banned. The Fire Department enforces campfires by banning them when necessary, and by responding to reports of illegal and/or dangerous campfires.

Burning Regulations

Wood burning appliances: NOT Permitted

Campfires: NOT Permitted

Fireworks: NOT Permitted

Gas-Fired Appliance: Permitted