A small fire broke out on Thursday evening in təmtəmíxʷtən/Belcarra Regional Park near White Pine Beach
. It was quickly put out by Port Moody Fire Rescue and park staff, but it illustrates how easily a fire could get out of control.
“It’s exceptionally dry outside for this time of year and all parks and greenspaces are tinder dry,” said the warning from Metro spokesperson Greg Valou. Metro Vancouver reminded that campfires and briquette barbecues remain prohibited, and smoking is only allowed in designated areas in parks.Article content
Meanwhile, Minnekhada Regional Park will stay closed over the Thanksgiving long weekend as that wildfire is still being doused. “Dozens of firefighters from Metro Vancouver and B.C. Wildfire Service have worked tirelessly on steep and challenging terrain since Saturday, Oct. 1, to bring this fire under control,” said Valou about the fire in the Coquitlam park. “Work over the coming days will focus on identifying and dousing remaining hot spots throughout the park.
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