Date of Risk Change: 2026/08/06
(updated Daily after 3pm)
Firewatch must be conducted during High Risk activities and 2 hours post activity.
Residential Activities remain allowed before 1pm with a Firewatch during and 2hrs after activity. BC Wildfire Regulation Prohibits the following activities during Extreme Risk Conditions within 300m of forest: mechanical brushing; disk trenching; preparation or use of explosives; using fire- or spark-producing tools, including cutting tools; using or preparing fireworks or pyrotechnics; grinding, including rail grinding; mechanical land clearing; wood chipping, milling, processing or manufacturing. Refer to our page on Industrial activities for more information. Chainsaw use and forestry activities may be restricted, please observe the high risk activities. icons below or consult your fire department high-risk information.
This website contains information common to all Galiano residents and Visitors. Use the map above to find out which Fire Department serves you.