As temperatures continue to rise here in Manitoba, barbeque and campfire season are once again upon us. CKDM contacted Dauphin's fire Chief Cam Abrey for his tips on how to safely enjoy your barbeque and campfires this summer.
"First and foremost, never leave your barbeque unattended," Abrey said
"Make sure your barbeque is clean, they do accumulate a little bit of grease, and that grease can lead to a fire, but it's more than just the fires that can happen. Make sure you don't burn yourself with the tools you are using as well."
When it comes to campfire safety, the fire chief reiterated Dauphin's guidelines for backyard fire pits.
"There are certain dimensions you have to adhere to. You have to be 10 feet away from any structure like a house, garage, fence or anything like that and no burning of any leaves, garbage or garden waste."
Lastly, Abrey encourages you to always have a means of extinguishment.
