Taking some time to reflect....

This morning MIFR responded to 2 smoldering ground fires. These were the result of open burns not completely extinguished when the property owners left the island.
When burning, make sure you have sufficient water supplies on hand and turn the ground over with a shovel or mattock pick and physically feel if there is any residual heat after extinguishing.
And watch where you burn- there is potentially fuel IN the ground. ... See more

Some information about beach fires on Mayne Island:

Fire permits on Mayne Island are issued to your particular address. This means your permit allows you to burn on your private property. This does not include the beach below the high-tide level.

As per Mayne Island Improvement District bylaw 161 (https://4b294c25-cd96-4e6d-ad03-8568a3d6b867.filesusr.com/ugd/3a8eb8_d4fd6333d5494b9997ffbc8a1ac382cc.pdf):
"Open air fires are only permitted on private property. No fires are to be located on Crown Land, Regional District, Provincial or Federal Parks, public roads, public road allowance, unpaved roads, lanes or any alleyway, without prior approval of the authorized parties."

Please keep your outdoor fires on the private property for which your permit was issued and please follow all of the rules and regulations outlined on your permit.

Thanks and stay safe Mayne!
-DC Walker ... See more