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West Vancouver Fire Department bans barbecues in parks

The fire rating in West Vancouver has been moved to extreme, prompting the city to ban all barbecues in Parks.

Fireworks also banned as fire rating moves to extreme

Delta and Port Moody have both banned barbecues and campfires in local parks. (West Vancouver Fire and Rescue)

The fire rating in West Vancouvermoved to extreme on Wednesday afternoon,prompting a ban on charcoal and propanebarbecues at parks across the district.

"These very dry conditions mean our community is at risk, making it even moreimportant for everyone to practice summer fire safety," said West Vancouver Fire & Rescue in a statement.

Fireworks and smokingare also banned due to the tinder dry conditions.