Fire Hazard Ratings

Fire safety ratings are set by Metro Vancouver and range between low, moderate, high, and extreme. Guidelines for each rating can be found below.

Current Fire Hazard Rating:

Low

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Low
Public reminders are as follows:
- Call 9-1-1 to report any fires.
- All residential backyard fires, campfires and open cooking fires (except in approved briquette and propane BBQs) remain banned year-round in all areas of Delta.
- Use caution when smoking. Cigarettes and matches should be extinguished before disposal and placed in a metal or glass receptacle.
- Smoking is prohibited all Delta Parks and Open Spaces.
- Please report any unauthorized activity that poses a risk of fire to the Delta Police Department’s 24/7 non-emergency line at 604- 946-4411.
Moderate
Public reminders are as follows:
- Call 9-1-1 to report any fires.
- All residential backyard fires, campfires and open cooking fires (except in approved briquette and propane BBQs) remain banned year-round in all areas of Delta.
- Use caution when smoking. Cigarettes and matches should be extinguished before disposal and placed in a metal or glass receptacle.
- Smoking is prohibited all Delta Parks and Open Spaces.
- Please report any unauthorized activity that poses a risk of fire to the Delta Police Department’s 24/7 non-emergency line at 604- 946-4411.
High
Public reminders are as follows:
- Call 9-1-1 to report any fires.
- The agricultural burning ban remains in effect.
- All residential backyard fires, campfires and open cooking fires (except in approved briquette and propane BBQs) remain banned year-round in all areas of Delta.
- Use caution when smoking. Cigarettes and matches should be extinguished before disposal and placed in a metal or glass receptacle.
- Smoking is prohibited all Delta Parks and Open Spaces.
- Please report any unauthorized activity that poses a risk of fire to the Delta Police Department’s 24/7 non-emergency line at 604- 946-4411.
Extreme
An extreme rating occurs when continued dry weather has resulted in conditions that are tinder dry and extremely sensitive to sparks & fire.

Please comply with posted signs & fire danger guidelines:
- Campfires & briquette barbecues/cooking stoves are prohibited everywhere.
- Propane- or gas-powered barbecues/cooking stoves are only allowed in day use areas with picnic tables, picnic shelters & group camps. You must stay with the barbecue or stove at all times while using it.
- No smoking
- Remember to stay on trails at all times.
- Be aware of all spark sources.
- Report all fires to 911 immediately

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Current Fire Hazard Rating:

Low

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