Category 2 and 3 fires are prohibited within the District of Squamish despite the decision made by the Province to lift open burning prohibitions within the Coastal Fire Centre's jurisdiction.
A Category 2 fire is defined as:
A Category 3 fire is defined as:
Category 2 and 3 fires are not permitted within the District of Squamish without permit from the Ministry of Forests Lands and Natural Resource Operations. A person who has been authorized to start or conduct a fire under a permit issued by a government ministry or agency must also apply for a permit from the Fire Chief to notify the Fire Chief of the activity authorized under the Provincial permit before starting the fire.
What is allowed:
Campfires are allowed within the District of Squamish; the ban was lifted on September 11, 2018. Residents wishing to light a campfire must first obtain a permit from the Fire Chief. Permits can be applied for online or in person at Squamish Fire Rescue Hall 2 located at 40439 Tantalus Road.
Any person who contravenes, violates or fails to comply with any provision of the Fire Service Bylaw could receive a fine of up to $10,000.00.
For more information on campfires and open air burning, and to apply for a campfire permit visit https://squamish.ca/fire-permit.
September 18, 2018
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