City of Delta raises fire rating to extreme
Posted July 26, 2021 5:48 pm.
Last Updated July 26, 2021 5:49 pm.
DELTA (NEWS 1130) — As the Lower Mainland continues to suffer through drought like conditions, the City of Delta has decided to raise its fire danger rating.
On Monday, the city announced that its fire rating would be increased to extreme.
“Continued hot and dry weather has resulted in tinder-dry conditions throughout Delta and surrounding areas that are extremely sensitive to sparks and fire,” the statement reads.
The Fire Danger Rating for Delta is now at EXTREME. Continued hot & dry weather has resulted in tinder-dry conditions throughout Delta that are extremely sensitive to sparks & fire. Please use extra caution when enjoying Delta’s outdoor spaces. Learn more: https://t.co/X0aSHdCFeY pic.twitter.com/8CfbqDXhsI
— City of Delta (@CityofDeltaBC) July 26, 2021
The city is urging residents and park visitors to use caution when using Delta’s outdoor spaces, and to be mindful of any and all potential “ignition sources.”
Effective immediately, the city is banning smoking, vaping and barbeques in local parks — this includes the use of propane barbecues.
Delta has already been restricting backyard fires and barbeques due to concerns about the conditions.
