Kamloops fire chief issues stern warning over residents setting off fireworks ahead of Canada Day

Kamloops fire chief issues stern warning over residents setting off fireworks ahead of Canada Day

The fire chief in Kamloops, B.C., is reminding residents that individually setting off fireworks is banned in the city ahead of Canada Day. It comes as the B.C. Wildfire Service has also restricted setting off fireworks across many of the province's fire centres, covering rural land.

Fireworks prohibited, Vernon Fire Rescue reminds ahead of Canada Day

With Canada Day around the corner, Vernon Fire Rescue Services is reminding residents that consumer fireworks and sky lanterns are not permited within City of Vernon boundaries. Preventing human-caused fires is more important than ever, says Fire Chief David Lind. “With the current high fire danger rating in the city, it’s critical that everyone takes extra care,” Lind said in a press release Friday, June 26. “Under these conditions, even a smal…

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