Effective noon July 23, BC Wildfire Management Branch has declared a complete ban on open burning in the Coastal Fire Centre, including campfires and fireworks.

This ban applies to open fires of any size, campfires, fireworks, tiki torches and burning barrels. The ban does not apply to cooking stoves that use gas, propane or briquettes, or to portable campfire apparatus with a CSA or ULC rating using briquettes, liquid or gaseous fuel, that are not capable of producing a flame longer than 15 centimetres. Portable campfire apparatus that do not meet these conditions are prohibited.

During this ban, there is absolutely no smoking allowed in City parks, natural lands or ravine. Although this ban covers all BC Parks, Crown and private lands, but does not apply within the boundaries of local governments, New Westminster Fire and Rescue Services recognizes this ban and applies it to all City Parks, Natural Lands and the Ravine.

For further information, please contact New Westminster Fire and Rescue Services at 604.519.1000.