Extreme Fire Hazard

The three closest fire weather reporting stations (Cedar, North Cowichan and Salt Spring) have moved into EXTREME.  

--As of Sunday, July 15th, Thetis Island will be in the EXTREME forest fire danger class.  

Wood burning campfires will be banned as of midnight Sunday night.  

--Sunday, Monday and Tuesday all potential spark producing activities must be completed by noon (chainsawing, mowing, excavating etc.) followed by a two hour fire watch.  

--All potential spark producing activities will be banned completely on Wednesday, July 18th until the Hazard Rating falls below EXTREME for three consecutive days.  Certified UL or CSA propane appliances (BBQs or campfire appliances) are permitted with a 6" flame.

For more information on By-Law 70 go to 

http://www.thetisislandfire.ca/tiid/bylaws/TIID_Bylaw_70_Extreme_Fire_Hazard_2017.pdf

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