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CVRD expanding campfire ban

Wylie Henderson
By Wylie Henderson

The Comox Valley Regional District is expanding its campfire ban.

As of noon Friday, Aug. 14, campfires will no longer be allowed in the Oyster River, Merville and Mount Washington fire protection areas.

The CVRD says the expanded ban is in response to elevated wildfire risk and follows bans already in place in other areas of the regional district.

“Wildfire risk remains elevated across the province, and after a prolonged period of dry weather, we need to do everything we can to prevent human-caused fires,” says CVRD Regional Rural Fire Chief Bruce Green. “Expanding the campfire ban is an important step in reducing that risk, and we appreciate everyone doing their part to help keep our communities, natural areas, and emergency responders safe.”

The beach fire program at Goose Spit Park has also ended for the season and fire rings are being removed. Fire rings at Joe Walker Park are unavailable, while the barbecue shelters at Joe Walker Park and Royston Seaside Trail remain closed.

The CVRD says smoking remains prohibited in all of its parks.

Wylie Henderson
Wylie Henderson
Wylie is news director for Vancouver Island, bringing more than a decade of broadcast experience to the role. A Vancouver native, he moved to the Island in 2025 with his wife and stepdaughter after a long run on the airwaves in the Kootenays. He is committed to delivering timely, reliable and community-focused news to listeners across the region. A lifelong Vancouver Canucks and B.C. Lions fan, Wylie is just as comfortable breaking down a game as he is breaking down a news story. Away from the newsroom, he can often be found on the golf course, cycling or lacing up his skates for a game of hockey. For Wylie, keeping listeners informed about what matters locally is more than a job, it’s a passion.

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