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Outdoor burning ban soon in effect

On Monday morning, Joanne Mogridge was on September Morn beach when she heard a child cry out. It turns out the child had stepped on a smouldering ember left over from a beachside campfire.

On Monday morning, Joanne Mogridge was on September Morn beach when she heard a child cry out. It turns out the child had stepped on a smouldering ember left over from a beachside campfire.

Not only was she angry that the campfire hadn't been properly extinguished, but she says it was far too close to the tree line. It would have been very easy for the fire to spread.

Outdoor fires are never encouraged on Bowen but a responsibly watched fire would not be considered a problem during some months of the year. Bowen Fire Chief Brian Biddlecombe noted in a phone talk Wednesday that a complete ban on open fires will soon be in effect due to hot temperatures coming our way.

Such a ban may be in place by the time of the paper is out, he said, and Islanders can check on the Bowen municipality's website for up to date information.

with files from Marcus Hondro and Martha Perkins