Wildfire
Information for immediate release
Friday, April 14th 2023
The Anarchist Mountain Fire Department decided to extend the burning season until April 30th 2023
There is still a lot of snow at the higher elevation of the mountain.
Burn Authorization applications are required
There is no fee and no permits will be issued.
We also ask the residents not to burn big piles of wood.
Material in one pile not exceeding 2 metres in height and 3 metres in width
Material concurrently in 2 piles each not exceeding 2 metres in height and 3 metres in width
Stubble or grass over an area that does not exceed 0.2 hectares.
Before you burn
Before lighting a fire ensure you are properly prepared, aware of the conditions and following open burning regulations:
Establish a fuel break around your burn or fire guard around your campfire.
Ensure someone is always monitoring the fire so it doesn’t spread beyond its intended size. At least one person equipped with a fire-fighting hand tool must monitor the fire at all times.
Do not burn when venting conditions are “Poor” or “Fair