Saturna Fire Rescue

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Saturna island is right on the edge of Extreme Fire Danger rating as of today. As a result, Saturna Fire Rescue will be maintaining a ban on campfires until further notice.

Remember to always check your local FD's website for up to date burning bans.

https://saturnafirerescue.ca/

Saturna Fire Rescue – Saturna Island, British Columbia Saturna Fire Rescue Scroll Down Welcome to the home of the Saturna Island Volunteer Fire Department and Saturna Island Rescue, both of which operate under the auspices of the Saturna Island Fire Protection Society. This site offers information on the missions of these organizations, as well as the S...

Firefighter Beach & Chief Clark
Keeping it Cool
at the Lamb BBQ

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Hello Saturna! This afternoon we will be doing a small live fire exercise at our training center. You may see a little smoke coming from the top of the missing link area. No need for concern. Be assured that the fire will be both very safe, and legal. Have a great day!

🔹Campfires and open burning banned on Vancouver Island until October 31, province says🔹

That’s it, that’s all.

A campfire ban goes into effect Vancouver Island-wide on Thursday at noon, as hinted at earlier this week by the province. More from the BC Wildfire Service:

Effective at 12:00 p.m. PDT on Thursday, May 7, 2026, most open burning activities will be prohibited throughout the Coastal Fire Centre’s jurisdiction, with exceptions for Haida Gwaii. This prohibition is being enacted to help reduce human-caused wildfires and for public safety.

Category 1, Category 2 and Category 3 open fires will be prohibited throughout the Coastal Fire Centre’s jurisdiction, with the exception that only Category 2 and Category 3 fires will be prohibited in the Haida Gwaii Forest District (Category 1 campfires will be permitted). This prohibition will be in place until October 31, 2026, or until the order is rescinded.

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Remember to get a permit before you burn

Permits and Restrictions – Saturna Fire Rescue Permits and Restrictions Fire Danger Rating: Low As of April 15, permits are required for Category 2 fires. To apply for a permit, click here. Current Burn Restrictions: Campfires More information on campfires here. CSA-approved propane burners are allowed, since they do not throw sparks or burn und...