Why are OHVs included in Fire Bans?
The Town of Peace River is currently under a full Fire Ban (see more information here). Included under that Fire Ban is that no Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) use is allowed on public lands and roadways in Town, and we often get asked why. So, here are the answers! OHVs – like quads/ATVs, side-by-sides, and dirt bikes – have exhaust systems that can heat up to more than 200°C. So, you can only imagine how quickly that an start a fire, as you ride through fire-starting materials such as grass, moss, muskeg, and other debris. You likely wouldn’t even notice the fire starting as you ride,Read More →