Fire Danger Rating
HIGH
Message from Chief Carlson: The Fire Danger Rating has increased to HIGH today.
If the fire danger rating remains at high then early shift will start on Thursday. Early shift means that all high risk activities will have to stop before 1300 (1pm) and anyone involved will need to post a 2 hour fire watch at the end of high risk activities.
More detailed Information can be found at:
Thursday May 18, 2023
Effective at noon Pacific Daylight Time on Thursday, May 18, 2023, most open burning activities will be prohibited throughout the Coastal Fire Centre’s jurisdiction. This prohibition is being enacted to help reduce wildfire risk and protect public safety.
"Category 2 open fire" which means an open fire, other than a category 1 campfire, that
"Category 3 open fire" which means an open fire that burns
Also prohibited are the activities listed below (Wildfire Act, Section 12):
What the danger class ratings mean
Low: Fires may start easily and spread quickly but there will be minimal involvement of deeper fuel layers or larger fuels.
Moderate: Forest fuels are drying and there is an increased risk of surface fires starting. Carry out any forest activities with caution.
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 may be restricted.
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 may be restricted, including open burning, industrial activities and campfires.
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/wildfire-status/wildfire-situation/fire-danger
The Lasqueti Volunteer Fire Department (LVFD) is staffed by a dedicated crew of volunteers, including:
Our Fire Chief, Richard C., capably oversees the whole operation for the qRD.
The community is so grateful to these dedicated volunteers who take annual training courses and are on-call 24/7 during their shifts. You are an amazing group of people!
The annual Fire Fighters Picnic (typically in the first weekend of August) is the primary fund raiser for our volunteers, and one way we show our appreciation for all they do.
To dontate, please send cheque made out to: Lasqueti Volunteer Fire Department c/o
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