West Vancouver Fire Department bans barbecues in parks
The fire rating in West Vancouver has been moved to extreme, prompting the city to ban all barbecues in Parks.
Fireworks also banned as fire rating moves to extreme
The fire rating in West Vancouver moved to extreme on Wednesday afternoon, prompting a ban on charcoal and propane barbecues at parks across the district.
"These very dry conditions mean our community is at risk, making it even more important for everyone to practice summer fire safety," said West Vancouver Fire & Rescue in a statement.
Fireworks and smoking are also banned due to the tinder dry conditions.