A zero-tolerance policy is in place for campfires in the Comox Valley, as of Thursday, July 17 at noon.
The Comox Valley Regional District, along with regional agencies, issued the ban for the area. The move follows the BC Wildfire Service issuing its own ban for the Island and beyond.
Campfires will not be allowed throughout the 台湾MM裸聊室 Fire Centre鈥檚 jurisdiction, including all provincial parks, crown land, and private property. This ban also includes the suspension of the beach fire program at Goose Spit Park.
鈥淭he Comox Valley is experiencing hot and dry conditions and it鈥檚 important to do our part in reducing wildfire risk and protecting the public,鈥� explains Bruce Green, CVRD Regional Rural Fire Chief. 鈥淭he CVRD and our regional partners are following the direction of BC Wildfire Service with a zero tolerance for fires of any kind. Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our community safe from the threat of wildfire.鈥�
The following area fire departments are involved in the campfire ban:
- Comox Fire Rescue
- Courtenay Fire Department
- Cumberland Fire Rescue
- Denman Island Fire Rescue
- Fanny Bay Volunteer Fire Department
- Hornby Island Fire Rescue
- Merville Fire Department
- Mount Washington Fire Department
- Oyster River Fire Rescue
- Ships Point Volunteer Fire Department
- Union Bay Fire Rescue
The ban does not apply to cooking stoves that use gas, propane or briquettes. Portable campfire devices that use briquettes, liquid or gas fuel are also allowed, provided they are CSA or ULC approved and the flames are less than 15 cm high.
A smoking ban has also been issued for all CVRD parks. All fire rings will be removed from parks.
