Extreme fire danger has Metro fire and parks officials on high alert

As the fire danger edges towards the extreme this summer, officials across Metro Vancouver are working to prevent wildfires in urban areas.
On Monday, the Vancouver park board imposed a ban on charcoal barbecues in anticipation of a higher fire danger reading.
“In light of … the extreme heat and drought situation, we’re taking precautionary measures,” said Yann Gagnon, manager of park operations.
Late Monday, fire ratings in several Metro Vancouver parks in the Fraser Va