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All Open Burning In Otter Point Now Requires A Permit

April 4, 2023
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** PLEASE NOTE** New changes to the Open Burning bylaw are now in effect. For more information, please call the Firehall at 250-642-6211 or email chief@otterpointfire.bc.ca

Click the link below for more information on the updated

open burning regulations:

https://otterpointfire.bc.ca/burning-regulations/

Updated: April 4, 2023 — 1:50 pm
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FIRE HAZARD RATING

 

Category 1 Campfires.  Effective at 12:00 p.m. (noon) PDT on Friday, May 15th 2026 , Campfires WILL BE PERMITTED. 

Category 2 (Class B) Fires NOT permitted. Fires burning debris in 1 pile smaller than 2 meters high by 3 meters wide. All Permits will be rescinded Noon Thursday May 7th 2026  

Category 3 (Class A) Fires are prohibited. Fires greater then Category 2, Permits required and a Mandatory site inspection. Contact the Fire Department to see if you qualify.

 

 

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Click the link below for information on Home Assessments and Wildfire Preparedness.https://otterpointfire.bc.ca/firesmart-residential-assessments/
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