Port McNeill Fire Rescue

Definitely not the best way to celebrate World Ocean Day. At 19:15 we were dispatched to a chemical spill. Our crews determined it is a acetone type substance that has made it's way into the storm drain. For residents in the area of Catala and Campbell way there may be a chemical smell until it dissipates.

A reminder to all residents our storm drains make their way to the ocean please do no put any pollutants into them.

Total open fire ban, campfires included

Effective at 12 p.m. PDT on Thursday, May 7, Category 1, Category 2, and Category 3 open fires are prohibited across the Coastal Fire Centre. The exception is the Haida Gwaii Forest District, where Category 1 campfires are permitted.

These measures are being taken to reduce the risk of human-caused wildfires associated with open burning activities.

This prohibition will remain in place until October 31, 2026, or until it is rescinded.

Always check with your local government before burning, as they may have their own prohibitions in place.

For the full information bulletin, list of prohibited activities and detailed map, visit: https://blog.gov.bc.ca/bcwildfire/coastal-fire-centre-enacting-open-fire-prohibitions/