Released on September 6, 2001
Due to ongoing dry conditions and extreme fire hazard, Environment and
Resource Management (SERM) has expanded the ban on all open fires in the
Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park to prohibit entry or occupancy of any
part of the West Block.
In the Centre Block, open fires are restricted to the use of briquettes
only, in fire pits or barbeques approved by SERM and traffic is restricted
to the black-top road into the core area.
The ban and travel restrictions will remain in effect until further
notification.
Anyone observing a fire is encouraged to report it to the nearest SERM
office or call the toll-free Firewatch number, 1-800-667-9660.
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For more information, contact:
Kevin Redden
West Block Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park
Environment and Resource Management
Phone: (306) 662-5489