Despite some recent rain, no decisions have been made on lifting the region’s campfire ban.
Coastal Fire Centre Fire Information Officer Marg Drysdale says the fire hazard is pegged at low in parts of the region, but will likely jump again with warm, dry weather.
Drysdale says some areas in the region have already been bumped up to a moderate fire rating.
Meanwhile Cumberland Fire Chief Mike Williamson says reports Cumberland has lifted their campfire ban today are false, saying no decision has been made…
Williamson says the Coastal Fire Centre will be consulted in lifting campfire bans.
