There are three different fire conditions that may be put into effect - a fire advisory, restriction and ban.
What is a Fire Advisory?
A fire advisory is when conditions are drying or it is too windy (above 20 km/hour or gusting to 25km/hour) there may be the need to temporarily suspend fire and fireworks permits. Contact the Burning Status Line for the current status. Check back throughout the day as conditions may change.
What is a Fire Restriction?
A fire restriction is when all fire and fireworks permits are suspended.
What is NOT allowed:
- open fires (brush, bonfires)
- burn barrels
- fireworks
What is allowed:
- recreational fire pits with a screen, chimineas
- propane or natural gas tables, bowls and appliances
- all barbecues
What is a Fire Ban?
A fire ban is when no outdoor fires are allowed.
What is NOT allowed:
- open fires (brush, bonfires etc.)
- burn barrels
- fireworks
- fire pits or chimineas
- solid fuel barbecues and smokers (charcoal, pellets etc.) without an on/off switch
What is allowed:
- cooking and recreational appliances that can be turned on or off using a switch or valve (fire table, electric smoker, pellet, propane or natural gas barbecues).
- Smokers that use solid fuel (pellets and wood chips) must be auger fed and have a switch to turn the smoker off.
Below is a quick reference guide. Please refer to the full descriptions above to determine if an activity is permitted.
