To keep people and our community safe, open fires are not permitted in Victoria.
In the summer, hot and dry conditions can make fires spread very quickly, even from a small spark.
Beach and park fires are a serious risk for residents, pets, nearby homes and ecosystems.
To report a beach or park fire, call 911.
Each summer the Fire Department responds to hundreds of beach and brush fires, many in areas that are difficult to access. Even small beach fires may require significant firefighting resources, potentially taking them away from other emergencies.
Fines for open fires range from $350 to $10,000.
People and pets can be seriously burned by leftover beach fires that are smothered by sand instead of water and remain hot. Smoke from beach fires impacts air quality for people nearby. When burned, salt-saturated driftwood releases carcinogenic dioxins into the air.