Due to extremely dry conditions, high wildfire risk, little rain expected for the next two weeks and current BC Wildfire restrictions, the Comox Valley Regional District will not be issuing fireworks permits for Electoral Areas A, B and C over the next several weeks, including Halloween.

Due to extremely dry conditions, high wildfire risk, little rain expected for the next two weeks and current BC Wildfire restrictions, the Comox Valley Regional District will not be issuing fireworks permits for Electoral Areas A, B and C over the next several weeks, including Halloween.

The CVRD's Amanda Yasinski, Senior Manager of Building and Bylaw Compliance, says the decision is based on the abundance of caution and safety for the community.

She notes the area has never experienced dry conditions like this before in October and it’s important to keep the safety of the Comox Valley a top priority.

Without a valid permit, fireworks are prohibited to be set off in Areas A, B and C.

The cost for illegally setting off fireworks in the CVRD carries a fine of $500.