Starting at noon on May 7, most open burning will no longer be allowed across Vancouver Island and the wider Coastal Fire Centre region, according to the BC Wildfire Service. The restriction covers everything from small campfires to larger burning activities, and is expected to stay in place until October 31, unless conditions improve sooner. Only on Haida Gwaii are small campfires (Category 1) still allowed. In all other areas, only certified outdoor stoves that use gas, liquid fuel, or charcoal and keep the flame under 15 cm are permitted.