By Dominic Abassi

Pallet fires leaving nails on Lantzville beaches

Jun 3, 2016 | 11:26 AM

There’s nothing quite like a campfire on the beach on a summer night.

However, Lantzville’s mayor is hopeful the actions of a few don’t ruin that experience for the many.

Colin Haime says it’s a long standing issue in the district, where people are burning things like pallets on Lantzville beaches and leaving behind nails and other debris.

“From our stand point, up until now we haven’t looked at increasing enforcement or regulations around it. But if it becomes an ongoing problem that threatens the health or safety of individuals it’s something we may have to look at,” said Haime.

There was a recent “expression of frustration” by a resident.

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“Last week an individual, I haven’t identified who, dropped off some of the pallets at the District office along with a note that says maybe we need some more signage and that sort of an aspect . It’s been an ongoing issue that has been of concern for the residents themselves,” according to Haime

Beach fires are allowed in Lantzville, while they are banned in Nanaimo.