The municipality of West Vancouver is raising its wildfire risk rating to extreme.
The move has triggered a number of new fire bans.
Both charcoal and propane barbeques — along with smoking — are now prohibited at all West Vancouver parks.
There is also a complete ban on fireworks.
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City officials say the extreme danger rating means the risk of fire is very serious.
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