Burning Advisory Links / Local Conditions Cowichan Valley Regional District - Open Burning Facts Venting Index for Southern Vancouver Island Coastal Danger Class Ratings Open Fire Bans For Up to Date Details on Backyard Fires, Bans, and Conditions visit Fire Safe BC Smoke Complaints Air quality issues due to backyard burning should be forwarded to the CVRD at 746-2500. Smoke complaints and or air quality issues fall under the jurisdiction of the Cowichan Valley Regional District, not the local fire department.   Letter to Residents Regarding Smoke Complaints   In the event of backyard burning complains, residents should only contact 911 or the fire department in the event of an actual emergency.   Prohibited Burning Materials Tires Organic Waste Plastics Drywall Demolition Waste Domestic Waste Paint & Paint Products Treated Lumber Asphalt & Asphalt Products Rubber Fuel & Lubricant Containers Biomedical Waste Tar Paper Railway Ties Manure