Keats Island - Conditions / Weather / Tides / Fire

Conditions @ Keats Island
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Keats Island Weather

theweathernetwork.com	Gibsons Current and 36hr 7 - 14 Day Forecasts

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Keats Island Tides

tides.gc.ca	Tide Predictions Gibsons
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Keats Island Fire

If you see a wildfire, report it by calling
1 800 663 5555
or
*5555
on most cellular networks.

Equipped Fire Sheds are located at:
Keats Landing Dock (Red Hut)
Eastbourne Dock (Red Shed)
Co-op (Plan 12701)
West Beach (Green Shed)

Keats Island Fire Equipment Group:
KIFEG - kifeg9111@gmail.com
KIFEG Contacts - Locally trained / Authorities
KIFEG Equipment - January 2015

Current Fire Hazard Level Map

01 October 2023

Keats Island Fire Danger Level ==> HIGH

Although Keats Island has received some rain the island and the forest are still extremely dry and the duff is only surface wet. One afternoon of sunshine and everything is tinder dry again.

What the Danger Class Ratings mean:

Low	Low fire danger.
Moderate	Carry out any forest activities with caution.
High	Fire hazard is serious. Extreme caution must be used in any forest activities. Burning permits and industrial activities may be restricted.
Extreme	Extremely high fire hazard. General forest activities may be restricted, including burning permits, industrial activities and campfires.
	FIRE BANS in effect today

Regulations

Anyone found in contravention of an open burning prohibition may be issued a violation ticket for $1,150, required to pay an administrative penalty of up to $10,000 or, if convicted in court, fined up to $100,000 and/or sentenced to one year in jail. If the contravention causes or contributes to a wildfire, the person responsible may be ordered to pay all firefighting and associated costs.

Before you light a fire

Check for burn bans and upcoming weather reports, in particular avoid long periods of
no precipitation and forecasts of significant winds.
Burn only organics wood and paper. Do not burn garbage,
Clear a fire break around your fire down to the dirt. Remove all fuel materials.
Ready fire fighting equipment and extinguishing supplies.
Schedule a fire watch. Do not leave a fire unattended.
Extinguish if leaving the fire for any length of time.
Return after 3 hours and again the next day. Wet and churn down to the dirt.
Check for hot spots and incipients. Continue until all is cold to the touch.
Do not light a fire that you will have to abandon within 24 hours.

Convictions

04Jul2021
22 tickets for violating the campfire ban were issued from July 1 to 4
for illegal campfires
Each recieved a $1150 fine.
At $1,150 per ticket, the fines total $25,300.
07Aug2017
Group of 9 people fined a total of $10,350.
for illegal campfires on Sunshine Coast BC.
Each recieved a $1150 fine.
BC Wildfire News August 2017

History

Ten Acre Estates
August 2006 Old growth peat fire lay unnoticed and incipient after a nearby campfire was assumed to be extinguished.
alarm was attended by ~ 20 people.
Melody Point
August 2005 Sauna fire
alarm was attended by 50 - 60 people

Keats Island Fire Equipment Group:
KIFEG Newsletter - January 2015
KIFEG Contribution Form - 2012

KEATS LANDING
Leaseholders website Fire page

GAMBIER FIRE EQUIPMENT GROUP
2005 NEWSLETTER
2006 NEWSLETTER
2007 NEWSLETTER

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