The fire danger rating is sitting at extreme and District of Clearwater asks residents to please take extreme caution with backyard burning and campfires.
The following conditions must be observed:
a) The piles of materials to be burned must not be larger than one meter by one meter and must not be more than 1.5 meters high;
b) The fire shall be not less than four meters from any log, stumps, snag or standing tree;
c) The fire shall be at least 15 meters from any slash, other flammable debris or from any structure.
d) A round point shovel and a fully charged garden hose or other source of water (not less than 18 litres in capacity) shall be kept near the fire at all times.
e) The fire shall be attended by at least one competent adult person until completely extinguished.
f) Lighting or fuelling a fire during windy periods is prohibited.
Being cautious during this unseasonably hot period will ensure that our community remains safe.
The fire chief may prohibit any or all types of outdoor fires when, in his opinion, atmospheric conditions or local circumstances may make such fires a hazard.