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Valley fire departments implement category 2 & 3 fire ban

Ban set to safeguard against dry spring conditions
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Spring has already been warmer and drier than usual, which makes it even more important to protect community, property and landscapes, said Bruce Green regional rural fire chief/fire chief with the Oyster River Fire Rescue. (Hope Fire Department/Deputy Fire Chief Joshua Westcott)

Comox Valley fire departments have enacted a category 2 and 3 burning ban effective April 30.

This ban applies to all properties within the CVRD’s fire protection areas including Hornby and Denman islands, as well as properties within the Courtenay, Comox, Cumberland, and Ships Point fire protection area.

“Our spring has already been warmer and drier than usual, which makes it even more important to protect our community, property and beautiful landscapes around us,” explains Bruce Green, regional rural fire chief/fire chief with the Oyster River Fire Rescue.

“Within all areas of the Comox Valley including Hornby and Denman islands, all category 2 and 3 fires will be banned,” he added.

Campfires are still allowed in most areas, but confirmation is needed with the local fire department. A campfire is defined as a fire no bigger than 50 cm in diameter using seasoned firewood for warmth, cooking or ceremonial purposes.

At this time, beach fires will also still be permitted where allowed, noted Green.



Erin Haluschak

About the Author: Erin Haluschak

Erin Haluschak is a journalist with the Comox Valley Record since 2008. She is also the editor of Trio Magazine...
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