-Vintage Canuck- Posted August 22, 2018 Share Posted August 22, 2018 Renamed the title to "OMG Wildfire?" to match with the other threads like "OMG Earthquake?", "OMG Hurricane?", where the same thread could be used in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Vintage Canuck- Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 A lot more smoky today in the Metro Vancouver area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxi Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 On 19/08/2018 at 6:15 PM, 189lb enforcers? said: Zero campfires. Absolute fire ban. How about we start there starting every May? Wont stop them all, not even most, but it’s something we can manage, unlike lightning. Banning all campfires is a huge overreaction. How many forest fires were started by controlled fires in designated areas? You might as well ban all camping. Camping without a fire is pretty miserable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riffraff Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 1 hour ago, taxi said: Banning all campfires is a huge overreaction. How many forest fires were started by controlled fires in designated areas? You might as well ban all camping. Camping without a fire is pretty miserable. If I can’t stare into a campfire for hours and pass out with a beer in my hand I almost don’t want to bother. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonMexico Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 1 hour ago, taxi said: Banning all campfires is a huge overreaction. How many forest fires were started by controlled fires in designated areas? You might as well ban all camping. Camping without a fire is pretty miserable. Totally agree. How am I supposed to roast a hot dog or marshmallow? Hot dogs and smores are camping staples. You can at least have a gas powered fire pit but even then it's not quite the same....and you can't roast a hot dog on those things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tre Mac Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 Ban Lightning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilbur Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 Ugh, had to close the windows last evening as the smoke was getting in which is awesome when it's hot out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alflives Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 1 hour ago, taxi said: Banning all campfires is a huge overreaction. How many forest fires were started by controlled fires in designated areas? You might as well ban all camping. Camping without a fire is pretty miserable. Most people, not you, are friggin’ morons. They live in cities, and think camping is travelling around in thei RV. These people should not be allowed matches, let alone a camp fire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Vintage Canuck- Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 Much, much better today, where "marine push" has brought much needed fresh Pacific Air. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
189lb enforcers? Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 3 hours ago, taxi said: Banning all campfires is a huge overreaction. How many forest fires were started by controlled fires in designated areas? You might as well ban all camping. Camping without a fire is pretty miserable. When you ‘campers’ go home, you leave us residents with a destroyed back yard, mudslides and the bill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxi Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 3 hours ago, riffraff said: If I can’t stare into a campfire for hours and pass out with a beer in my hand I almost don’t want to bother. Camping without a fire is just going to bed as soon as it gets dark and sleeping in an uncomfortable tent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUPERTKBD Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 3 hours ago, riffraff said: If I can’t stare into a campfire for hours and pass out with a beer in my hand I almost don’t want to bother. It's all well and good until you get those two thing reversed.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riffraff Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 Just now, RUPERTKBD said: It's all well and good until you get those two thing reversed.... Nice one Rupe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Vintage Canuck- Posted September 6, 2018 Share Posted September 6, 2018 Air Quality Advisory for Metro Vancouver: Quote Special air quality statement in effect for: Metro Vancouver NE Metro Vancouver NW Metro Vancouver SE Metro Vancouver SW Elevated pollution levels are expected or occurring. AIR QUALITY ADVISORY... Metro Vancouver is now issuing an Air Quality Advisory for Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley because of elevated concentrations of fine particulate matter due to smoke from wildfires burning in British Columbia and the western United States. Levels of fine particulate matter are lower than those experienced during the wildfire smoke events in August, and improvements in air quality are expected to begin overnight and into tomorrow as a significant change in the weather is forecast to bring clean marine air into the region. A noticeable haze may continue to be present while elevated levels of fine particulate matter persist. Smoke concentrations can vary widely across the region as winds and temperatures change, and as fire behaviour changes. Fine particulate matter, also known as PM2.5, refers to airborne solid or liquid droplets with a diameter of 2.5 micrometres (?m) or less. PM2.5 can easily penetrate indoors because of its small size. Persons with chronic underlying medical conditions should postpone strenuous exercise until the advisory is lifted. Exposure is particularly a concern for infants, the elderly and those who have diabetes, and lung or heart disease. If you are experiencing symptoms such as chest discomfort, shortness of breath, coughing or wheezing, follow the advice of your healthcare provider. As we are in the summer season with warm temperatures, it is also important to stay cool and hydrated. Indoor spaces with air conditioning may offer relief from both heat and air pollution. This advisory is expected to continue until there is a change in the current weather. Metro Vancouver works in cooperation with Environment and Climate Change Canada, Fraser Valley Regional District and B.C. Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy to look after air quality. Information about real-time air quality readings for Metro Vancouver and Fraser Valley communities and potential health impacts can be found at http://www.airmap.ca and http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/epd/bcairquality/readings/find-stations-map.html. For more information on current air quality, see: www.bcairquality.ca. Visit www.airhealth.ca for information on how to reduce your health risk and your personal contribution to pollution levels, as well as for current and forecast AQHI values. Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. Issued by Environment Canada and the B.C. Ministry of Environment https://weather.gc.ca/warnings/report_e.html?bc42 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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