Ventilation Index
ATTENTION: Please check the BCWS Fire Bans and Prohibitions page before carrying out Open Fire activities.
The daily Smoke Control Forecast contains predictions of the Ventilation Index, a measure of atmospheric turbulence and low level winds, for 25 B.C. locations.
The burning of woody debris outdoors is only permitted when the forecast Ventilation Index is sufficient to disperse smoke. Additional rules on outdoor burning are in the Open Burning Smoke Control Regulation.
