Photo courtesy of City of Surrey
The City of Surrey is reminding residents that all open burning is banned for the summer as high temperatures and dry weather increase risks of brush fires.
The Surrey Fire Service says incidents of reported brush and grass fires have trended higher in recent years, with last year seeing more than 525 incidents between May and November.
Officials say banned types of open fires include backyard and beach fires.
The fire service says the use of natural gas and propane are allowed in certified devices, and the use of charcoal briquettes are allowed on private property but may be prohibited in public spaces.
