The Editor,
Re. “Outdoor burning is (again) about to be snuffed in Port Moody” (The Tri-City News, June 30).
I believe the point should be made that the effects of outdoor wood burning affects people of all ages, not just the “elderly.” Little children suffering from lung disease are also affected in a major way. Breathing in wood smoke can make those suffering from lung disease worse and can cause a major flare-up, resulting in hospitalization. Confirmation of this fact can be found by contacting any asthma clinic, the BC Lung Association, UBC Centre for Disease Control or Fraser Health.
In addition, it should be noted that of the 21 municipalities in Metro Vancouver, Port Moody is the only one that allows for residential outdoor burning.
The health of all residents should trump the pleasure that comes with having outdoor wood fires, which includes wood-burning fire pits.
Sandi Siemens, Port Moody
