Air Quality

Can I Burn Today? Check the Ventilation Index

Visit the Government of British Columbia's Air Quality Information Page.

Can I light/burn my “solid fuel heating device”?

Solid Fuel heating device: means any fireplace, wood heater, woodstove, wood-fired boiler, coal-fired furnace, coal stove.

The Town Of Comox “Burn Line” (phone: 250-339-7775) operates from October 1st through April 1st each year. Call daily after 11 am to get that day’s notification of a BURN or NON-BURN advisory. This decision is made by the weather conditions. Compliance with this advisory is voluntary.

Airshed Roundtable Project

The Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) is undertaking initiatives to develop and implement a Regional Airshed Protection Strategy, which has included the formation of the Airshed Roundtable, a Steering Committee and Working Groups, as well as engagement with the public. For more information, click here.