March 20, 2020 COVID-19 Update from Nanaimo Fire Rescue

NEWS RELEASE - Distributed March 20, 2020 2:15 PM

Summary

City of Nanaimo Fire Rescue will not be issuing any backyard burning permits this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Permits are normally issued to residents with properties greater then one acre and on Protection Island in April to dispose of large amounts of organic waste. Any that have already been issued are rescinded.

Small cooking fires such as camp fires will still be permitted on private property so residents can spend time outdoors. To prevent spread of COVID-19, it is recommended to maintain social distancing (keep one to two metres apart from one another), wash your hands frequently for at least 20 seconds, cough or sneeze into a tissue or your elbow, avoid contact with people who are sick, stay home unless you need medical care and clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces.

For full regulations on cooking fires, visit the Burning Regulations page on www.nanaimo.ca or call Nanaimo Fire Rescue at 250-753-7311. For more information on the City's response to COVID-19, visit www.nanaimo.ca/goto/COVID-19

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