With continued hot, dry weather, Port Moody is taking its cue from the Coastal Fire Centre and banning all open fires from now until Oct. 21.
This means that campfires for warmth, portable wood burning devices, tiki torches and sky lanterns are prohibited from use.
But people can still use their CSA- or UL-rated cook stoves that use propane or briquettes, or portable campfire devices that use propane or other gaseous fuels, as long as the flame doesn’t rise more than 15 inches.
Port Moody Fire Rescue maintains a four-step fire hazard rating, with signage displayed at the northwest corner of Ioco Road and Murray Street. This rating has been elevated to “high.” The open fire burning ban will remain in effect until there is significant rainfall in the region.
Also, open fires and smoking are not permitted in city parks at any time.
Campfires are also banned elsewhere in the coastal region.
