Fire Weather Index (FWI)
The Fire Weather Index (FWI) is updated daily from March 15 - November 30 each year. During fire season, Burning Permit holders are required to check and adhere to the FWI for their region.
This page is not updated during the winter months.
LOW: (blue) Domestic and Industrial Burning Permits can be used if wind speeds are under 10 km/hr.
MODERATE: (green) Only Industrial Burning Permits can be used if wind speeds allow.
HIGH: (yellow) All Burning Permits are suspended until conditions allow.
VERY HIGH: (brown) All Burning Permits are suspended until conditions allow.
EXTREME: (red) All Burning Permits are suspended until conditions allow.
Published date:
January 7, 2020