Safety Alert: Extreme Fire Danger Rating

With the continued hot and dry conditions, Fire Chief Jay Sharpe has issued an “Extreme” fire rating for our community. He recommends that residents and landscaping companies avoid any yard work that could result in sparks – including grass mowing. He also provided this advice:

– If your lawn is brown do not cut it.

– If your lawn is green and irrigated, you can cut it provided that it is not up against bushes or a forested area.

– Prior to cutting your lawn, wet down the areas on the perimeter and keep a filled water hose nearby.

– Have an ABC extinguisher on hand in case your power equipment catches on fire.

– The main cause of fires from lawn cutting is sparks from when the blades strike objects.

– Anyone who causes a fire during an Extreme rating may be held liable for the damages.

These strict measures are needed because the entire village area is considered a Wildland Interface Zone, and we are at a higher risk. While this is not a requirement under a bylaw, we encourage our residents to follow this recommendation to help keep our community safe.

Please note that in addition to the Fire Ban issued on May 30, 2023, all cooking appliances will be banned in public parks, public spaces and unimproved areas until further notice. Click HERE to view the Official Notice.