Complete burning ban effective June 27th at noon

Fire Risk in Community

NEWS RELEASE - Distributed June 26, 2015 12:07 PM

Summary

The Province of British Columbia has placed a ban on campfires. The City of Nanaimo will follow suit with a burning ban effective June 27th, beginning at noon.

Link to Strategic Plan: The City of Nanaimo is committed to Public Safety.

Key Points

The Province has put a camp fire ban in place with the recent heat wave.
The City of Nanaimo is advising residents there is a complete burning ban effective June 27th at noon.
With hot weather the City is continuously responding to small accidental fires. Residents are encouraged to use extreme caution and that rapid reporting of fires is critical.

Quotes

"With the recent notice from the Province of an increase to the fire risk, Nanaimo Fire Rescue is advising residents there is now a complete burning ban in the City of Nanaimo. We want to remind residents to be vigilant and report any fire activity quickly."

Ennis Mond

Captain Fire Loss and Prevention

Nanaimo Fire Rescue

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Contact:

Alan Millbank

Fire Prevention Officer

Nanaimo Fire Rescue

250-755-4562

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