Devices allowed for cooking and heating include cooking devices fuelled by propane, natural gas, naphtha, kerosene, charcoal briquettes or electricity such as barbecues, grills, smokers and portable or fixed campfire devices. Ensure that barbecue briquettes are fully extinguished after use.
The fire danger rating on much of Vancouver Island is high to extreme. As of Saturday evening, two wildfires were burning one near Port Alberni, and one on the border of Juan de Fuca Provincial Park.
Nanaimo firefighters have already tackled and put out several small fires, said Fire Chief Tim Doyle.
“The hot, dry weather we have been experiencing have created conditions that are prime for wildfires. We are already seeing out of control fires around B.C. with devastating outcomes.”
Islanders called upon to help with Interior wildfires
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Suspicious fires increasingly common in Nanaimo, RCMP and fire department warn
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Quick work by firefighters kept it from spreading to the interior. “To date, our officers have identified several persons of interest who may be responsible for some of these fires,” said Nanaimo RCMP Const. Gary O’Brien. “There are still many fires that remain unsolved and this is troubling.” Fire Chief Tim Doyle said the biggest concern is that some businesses have combustible material stored outside at night. He said dumpsters should be locked and emptied daily. Doyle offered these prevention tips: Materials like cardboard, pallets, used cooking oil and packing material should be taken away. Clean out areas next to buildings, as well as alcoves and alleys. Keep lawns cut and maintain other landscaped areas to reduce the amount of flammable material.