MAYNE ISLAND FIRE/RESCUE 250-539-5156

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Text Box: “NO OUTDOOR BURNING” signs: When these signs are posted, outdoor burning is not allowed. This applies to open fires, incinerators, or any other outdoor appliance that may produce sparks or that burns woody material. This does not apply to gas fired barbeques or appliances that burn briquettes. There is no open burning from July 1 to Sept 30. Outside these dates, conditions are constantly monitored. The Fire Chief is mandated to make decisions based on this information and implement restrictions as necessary

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Text Box: ALL OUTDOOR BURNING CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE THIS INCLUDES ALL OUTDOOR WOOD-BURNING FIREPLACES FIRE CHIEF Jeff Francis 250 539 5156 www.mayneislandfire.com mifd@shaw.ca Effective as of 12:00 Midnight Wednesday, June 30th 2010

Last updated: August 31, 2010

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Text Box: To report a smoke smell or sighting: Dial 911!

Text Box: Forest Fuels are very dry, and any spark may cause a wildfire. Please be very careful with all forest activity, and call quickly to report any smoke columns or flames. If you see flames, organized smoke, or an open fire, please call 911 quickly.

Tuesday, August-31-10

Text Box: FIRE RISK ON MAYNE ISLAND IS All high risk/industrial activity must exercise caution UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE FIRE CHIEF Jeff Francis 250 539 5156 www.mayneislandfire.com mifd@shaw.ca Effective as of 15:00 (3Pm) August 31, 2010

Text Box: Outdoor work and activities are regulated according to forest fire danger ratings. When the fire danger rating is: MODERATE all high risk/industrial activity work may be performed ALL day: Maintain a 1 hour Fire Watch after work. Even in MODERATE fire risk conditions fires can start. Please continue to use caution when working within or near grasslands and forests. Maintain a 1 hour fire watch following work using flame, spark, or heat producing equipment and where there is a risk of metal equipment parts contacting rock which may produce sparks. After three consecutive days of "Moderate" fire threat, maintain a fire watcher after work for a minimum of one hour. Continue this until after the fire danger threat falls to "Low". Please contact the Fire Hall at: 250 539 5156 if you are unsure whether your business or personal work activities may be restricted in any way. more….