Public Notice
BC Wildfire Service has lifted the campfire ban in the Coastal Fire Centre, which includes the Otter Point Fire Protection District.
Effective at noon, September 25 2025
Campfires are now permitted, provided they meet the following requirements:
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Maximum size: 0.5 metres high by 0.5 metres wide
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A fuel break must be maintained around the fire
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A minimum of a working garden hose or 8 litres of water.
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The fire must be fully extinguished and cold to the touch before leaving
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Only clean, seasoned firewood may be burned (no garbage or prohibited materials)
For more information please call 250-642-6211
or stop by the firehall Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm
Residents are reminded to exercise caution at all times. Even small fires can spread quickly if not managed responsibly.
Information on the CRD Burning regulations
click the link: https://otterpointfire.bc.ca/burning-regulations/
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