Coldstream bans open burning

Apr 8, 2020 | 4:15 PM

The District of Coldstream has banned all open burning, effectively immediately, to support provincial health orders dealing with the Covid pandemic.

The open burning period was to have started April 18.

Backyard campfires for cooking purposes are still be allowed,

The District said backyard campfires must be contained in a fire pit and are intended to be used for cooking only.

“Only seasoned, clean wood is permitted to be burned in these fires. The advantage of using dry, clean wood is that fires will burn hotter and produce less smoke, which has less impact on your neighbours. Grass, leaves, treated or painted wood and synthetic materials are not allowed to be used as fuel,” said a news release from the municipality.

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“Fires must be at least 5 meters from property lines, structures, standing timber and brush. While the fire is burning, there must be a competent person supervising the fire at all times and that person must have a means to extinguish the fire. Once the cooking is complete, the fire must be fully extinguished.”

by Pete McIntyre

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