Extreme hazard rating 

Extreme wildfire hazard status

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Gabriolans must be extremely cautious as forest fuels  will be so dry and will easily ignite a fire in during this time will rapidly spread and can be difficult to contain. 

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For more information please visit the provincial fire danger website.

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Activities that are permitted

When our wildfire hazard rating is Extreme​

  • Electric string trimmers (weed eaters) with plastic string that contain no metal: is permitted. After the equipment has been used a watchperson must survey the area for a hour, a water supply must be on site for emergencies, and they must have access to a telephone in case of an emergency.

  • Plug in and Battery powered electric Leaf Blowers are allowed.

  • Electric Log Splitters

  • Barbecues.

  • Propane fireplaces are allowed. Flames must be 6 inches or less.

  • Hibachis and similar charcoal-burning stoves are allowed.

  • Safely used and located carpentry tools are not included in the prohibition however it is strongly recommended all work sites have water or a fire extinguisher and a reliable telephone readily available in case of an emergency.
     

Activities that are not permitted

When our wildfire hazard rating is Extreme:​
 

  • Open burning of any sort is not permitted and Burn Permits are no longer issued.

  • The use of powered equipment (Gas, Diesel or Electric) is not permitted.
    This includes chainsaws, lawnmowers, chippers, hedge trimmers, metal grinders etc. Gas powered pressure washers require an exemption permit .

  • Other outdoor items such as food smokers, Tiki style torches, are also not permitted to be used.

  • We are now in shutdown mode. This means that many industrial operations, such as logging and land clearing, are suspended. Certain operations may be allowed to continue on a site specific basis, depending on the job classification hazard rating as determined by the Ministry of Forests.

  • A watchman is required: you must have a person at the work site for 1 hour after work has stopped as a precaution against fire. The watchman must have quick access to a telephone in case of an emergency.


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