The Comox Valley fire departments are following the lead of BC Wildfire Service and will issue a category 2 and 3 burning ban, effective Friday, May 30, 2025 at 12:00pm noon. The ban is specific to open fires of a certain height, width and area.
This ban applies to all properties within the CVRD’s Fire Protection Areas including Hornby and Denman Islands, as well as properties within the City of Courtenay, Town of Comox, Village of Cumberland, and Ships Point Fire Protection Area. As a standard practice, please check in with your local area fire department to confirm what regulations apply to you.
“Springtime brings warmer and drier conditions, which makes it even more important to protect our community, property and beautiful landscapes around us,” explains Bruce Green, Regional Rural Fire Chief / Fire Chief, Oyster River Fire Rescue. "Thank you for your cooperation in following these regulations."
At this time, fireworks permits in the Comox Valley Regional District will not be issued.
To learn more visit about open burning regulations, visit the Government of BC website.
To read the full news bulletin from BC Wildfire Service, visit here.
The Comox Valley Regional District is a partnership of three electoral areas and three municipalities operating on the unceded traditional territory of the K’ómoks First Nation, the traditional keepers of the land. The members of the regional district work collaboratively on providing sustainable services for the benefit of the diverse urban and rural areas of the Comox Valley.
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Media Contact:
Bruce Green
Regional Rural Fire Chief / Fire Chief, Oyster River Fire Rescue
250-792-0213