The City of Kamloops says with the return of more seasonal temperatures, all nature parks have been reopened.
Staff will be out today opening gates and removing signs that were erected on July 1, when parks were closed because of the unprecedented, extreme fire danger that came about with the record-breaking heat wave.
“Please use our parks responsibly,” a statement from the City said, reminding people that smoking is always prohibited in all City parks. “Given the extremely dry conditions, the City urges residents to be extremely cautious with cigarettes in all areas of the City and to only use designated containers to dispose of cigarettes.”
The parks were closed to bike, pedestrian, and vehicular traffic, though its not clear yet if any fines were handed out to people found in violation of the closure order.
Back on July 1, the City also indefinitely closed the Barnhartvale Landfill and Yard Waste Depot with people being told to use other facilities. More information can be found at here.
“Kamloops Fire Rescue asks residents to consider the consequences of their actions,” added the City statement. “The public can play an important role in fire prevention by staying aware, reporting fires immediately, and keeping all vehicles and bikes away from dry areas. More information on prevention can be found here.”
If you think you see a fire, you’re asked to call 911 immediately.