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Coquitlam
2024-05-01 08:43 PDT
File # Public Service Announcement
Coquitlam RCMP and Coquitlam Fire Rescue are reminding the public to refrain from starting fires in parks and forests.
Coquitlam RCMP and Coquitlam Fire Rescue are cautioning the public after discovering several fire remnants in Eagle Mountain Park located at 1799 Eagle Mountain Drive in Coquitlam. Open-air burning is illegal and due to the location in Eagle Mountain Park, there is also an increased risk of a wildfire.
Outdoor burning in the City of Coquitlam is a violation under the Fire Prevention and Life Safety Bylaw and anyone found in violation may be fined.
To learn more, visit: City of Coquitlam – Open Air Burning
Open-air fires are illegal and dangerous as it puts everyone at a greater risk of an interface fire, said Coquitlam RCMP Media Relations Officer, Corporal Alexa Hodgins. We are urging the public to stop any open-air burning in any park as it increases the risk of forest fires within our communities.
Open-air fires are illegal and dangerous as it puts everyone at a greater risk of an interface fire,
We are urging the public to stop any open-air burning in any park as it increases the risk of forest fires within our communities.
View a larger image - Burnt grass at Eagle Mountain park in Coquitlam
View a larger image - Burnt grass, water bottles and garbage left at Eagle Mountain park in Coquitlam
BC Wildfire Service suggests a high potential for an active spring wildfire season for British Columbia.
To learn more, visit: BC Wildfire Service Spring 2024 Seasonal Outlook
The 2023 wildfire season was the most destructive in British Columbia history with more than 2.84 million hectares of forest and land burned. Ten of thousand of people were forced to evacuate and hundreds of homes and structures were lost or damaged.
To learn more, visit: British Columbia Wildfire Season Summary
Ahead of this wildfire season, it’s important to plan, prepare and stay informed.
To report a wildfire, call 1-800-663-5555 or *5555 on a cell.
For more tips, visit: British Columbia Wildfire Service
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