COQUITLAM RCMP and Coquitlam Fire Rescue are reminding the public to refrain from starting fires in parks and forests after discovering several fire remnants in Eagle Mountain Park located at 1799 Eagle Mountain Drive in Coquitlam.
Police pointed out that open-air burning is illegal and due to the location in Eagle Mountain Park, there is also an increased risk of a wildfire.
Outdoor burning in the City of Coquitlam is a violation under the Fire Prevention and Life Safety Bylaw and anyone found in violation may be fined.
To learn more, visit: City of Coquitlam – Open Air Burning.
“Open-air fires are illegal and dangerous as it puts everyone at a greater risk of an interface fire,” said Coquitlam RCMP Media Relations Officer, Cpl. Alexa Hodgins. “We are urging the public to stop any open-air burning in any park as it increases the risk of forest fires within our communities.”
BC Wildfire Service suggests a high potential for an active spring wildfire season for British Columbia.
To learn more, visit:Â BC Wildfire Service Spring 2024 Seasonal Outlook
