Effective 12:00 p.m. (noon) on Friday, May 30, 2025, the BC Wildfire Service is implementing a prohibition on Category 2 and Category 3 open fires across the Coastal Fire Centre.

However, Daajing Giids and all areas on Haida Gwaii are exempt from the Category 2 fire prohibition. This means that Category 2 (backyard) fires are still permitted in our community.

Here's what you need to know:

✅ Permitted in Daajing Giids:

• Category 1 (Campfires): Fires no larger than 0.5 meters in height and 0.5 meters in width. Ensure a fireguard is maintained by removing flammable debris around the campfire area, and have a hand tool or at least 8 liters of water nearby to properly extinguish the fire.
  
  
• Category 2 (Backyard) Fires: Open fires that burn material in one pile not exceeding 2 meters in height and 3 meters in width, or burn material concurrently in two piles each not exceeding those dimensions, or burn stubble or grass over an area not exceeding 0.2 hectares.
  
  

❌ Prohibited in Daajing Giids:

• Category 3 Fires: Open fires that burn material concurrently in three or more piles each not exceeding 2 meters in height and 3 meters in width, or burn material in one or more piles each exceeding those dimensions, or burn one or more windrows, each not exceeding 200 meters in length or 15 meters in width, or burn stubble or grass over an area exceeding 0.2 hectares.
  
  
• Fireworks, binary exploding targets, burn barrels or burn cages of any size or description, controlled air incinerators, air curtain burners, and carbonizers.

These prohibitions are in effect until October 31, 2025, or until the order is rescinded.

Stay safe and thank you for helping keep our community fire-safe!