Burke Mountain cabin fire extinguished
A helicopter was dropping buckets of water on Burke Mountain after a cabin caught fire and threatened to spread to a forested area Wednesday afternoon.
After dark smoke was spotted near the power lines on the southeast slope of the mountain, Coquitlam Fire and Rescue rushed to the scene at about 3 p.m.
While the Coastal Wildfire Service dropped water on the blaze from above, ground crews from Coquitlam and Metro Vancouver worked to contain the fire.
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The fire was put out Wednesday although Coquitlam firefighters stayed on the scene to monitor hot spots.
The public is asked to steer clear of Edwards Street north of Victoria Drive to make sure emergency responders have “unobstructed access to the area,” according to a post from the City of Coquitlam.
PoCo steps up patrols
Port Coquitlam is planning to step up patrols at “various parks and trails at risk of wildfires,” according to a release from the city.
Bylaw officers and staff with Port Coquitlam Fire & Emergency Services are set to be on the lookout for infractions including smoking and burning.
“Anyone found not following city bylaws will be given a warning or face fines,” the release stated.
Residents can face a $500 fine for open-air burning or smoking in parks.
Propane barbecues are permitted in most parks but not all-weather turf fields such as Gates Park.
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