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By Pete McIntyre

until further notice

Armstrong implements fire ban

Jun 8, 2023 | 12:25 PM

Another North Okanagan community has opted to put a lid on campfires.

The Armstrong Spallumcheen Fire Department implemented a fire ban for the City of Armstrong that started at 12 p.m. Thursday (June 8).

“Due to the prolonged hot and dry conditions and high temperatures, we have taken a proactive approach to protect everyone’s safety. Preventing human caused fires is our shared responsibility,” Armstrong Spallumcheen Fire Chief Ian Cummings said.

The ban will be in effect until further notice.

In addition to campfires, Category 2, and Category 3 open fires, the following activities are also prohibited:

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• the use of fireworks;

• the use of sky lanterns;

• the use of burn barrels or burn cages of any size or description;

• the use of binary exploding targets;

• the use of tiki and similar kinds of torches;

• the use of chimineas; and,

• the use of outdoor stoves or other portable campfire apparatuses not CSA or ULV approved.

The cities of Vernon and Enderby have also implemented campfire fans.