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Open fires bans lifted in Coastal Fire Centre

Uncategorized My Powell River Now Staff -
All remaining Category 2 and Category 3 open-fire prohibitions in the Coastal Fire Centre will be lifted Sept. 30.

Campfire ban will be in effect this week, except parts of north Island, Sunshine Coast 

Emergency Services Tyler Hay -
A fire ban across the Coastal Fire Centre will take effect July 16. 

Campfires to be permitted again in Coastal Fire Centre starting Friday

Fire My Powell River Now Staff -
Campfires will soon be permitted on Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast following recent weather changes. 

Total fire ban implemented on Savary Island

News Justin Goulet -
SAVARY ISLAND, B.C. – No fires are allows on Savary Island. A notice from the Powell River Regional Emergency Program...

Open Fire Ban to be Lifted in Coastal Fire Centre on Friday

News Justin Goulet -
As of 12:00 PM on Friday, September 29th, all open fires will be permitted throughout the Coastal Fire Centre's...

The importance of reporting fires ASAP

News Justin Goulet -
Fire crews are asking residents to call in any fires immediately. Powell River Fire was called out to a beach...

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