The Regional District of Central Okanagan has upped the fire danger rating in regional parks to ‘high,' citing dry conditions and forecasts calling for rising temperatures.
The B.C. and federal governments are warning that large parts of the province are already seeing serious drought and wildfire conditions. Kylie Stanton reports.The regional district upped the rating Friday to ‘high’ due to continued dry conditions and weather forecasts calling for increasing temperatures
The five fire danger levels in B.C. are very low , low , moderate , high and extreme .Hailey Bieber pregnant, expecting 1st baby with Justin Bieber“The regional district reminds visitors to use caution and be aware of fire prevention and safety requirements when in regional parks now and throughout the spring and summer,” the RDCO said.
The RDCO also said while fines for violating local fire bylaws range from $250 to $1,000, “the greater danger is the risk that smoking and open fires could result in a serious blaze that threatens our parks, amenities and nearby residents and homes.”Toronto’s offices are emptying out.
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