08/21/2024 | News release | Distributed by Public on 08/21/2024 13:11
Updated August 21
Effective August 22, 2024 at 12:00 pm, the fire and smoking ban has been rescinded. Please note that smoking and vaping continues to be prohibited year round in several areas of the city, under the Smoking Control Bylaw No. 6263, 1995.
Posted July 15
By order of the Fire Chief, effective immediately a fire and smoking ban has been initiated in all New Westminster parks, natural lands, and Glenbrook Ravine.
Due to the hot and dry conditions in New Westminster, the following precautions are to be adhered to in any parks, trails and natural lands, and are effective immediately:
Propane barbecues, grills and cooking devices are permitted at this time.
Note: Smoking and vaping are prohibited year round in several areas of the city, under the Smoking Control Bylaw No. 6263, 1995.
New Westminster Fire and Rescue Services are advising residents to take precautions against accidental fires and be alert to signs of fire:
New Westminster Fire and Rescue Services, in conjunction with other City departments, continue to monitor the state of city parks and request the cooperation of all residents to help prevent fires.
For further information, please contact New Westminster Fire and Rescue Services non-emergency line at 604-519-1000 or the Fire Prevention Branch at 604-519-1004.
Fire Protection Bylaw 6940, 2004
Smoking Control Bylaw 7583, 2014