We’re expecting a complete fire ban to begin on Thursday, May 7, at noon. No backyard burning, no category 3 piles, and no campfires. Any open permits will be considered revoked on Thursday at noon.
There have been 11 wildfire starts on Vancouver Island, and a minor one here on Hornby. Our partners at BC Wildfire Service have done an excellent job of getting them all out and mopped up, but it’s just going to get harder and harder as the weather heats up.
Much of B.C. has been experiencing hot, dry, and sunny conditions over the past several days, drying out vegetation across the province. Wind is expected to increase tomorrow through the north and parts of central B.C., and across most areas on Wednesday, May 6. If a wildfire starts, it could grow quickly.
The good news is that we are looking at a spring chipping run to begin in the next few weeks. More news on that as soon as we can schedule the contractor.