City council is being asked to prohibit the sale of continuous flame butane lighters after Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services reported an increase in fires caused by “smoking materials,” particularly ...

Lighters that can be locked to keep the flame burning will be prohibited from retail sale in Vancouver starting June 28, as the city seeks to curb fire risk. "Inaction is not a choice in this matter," ...

The sale of butane lighters that can be locked on to produce a continuous flame has been banned from sale in Vancouver. Vancouver Fire Rescue Services pushed for the ban to cut down on structure fires ...

One year since the City of Vancouver banned the sale of lockable butane torches, the devices are still being sold and causing fires in the city. According to the Vancouver Fire Rescue Services (VFRS), ...

The City of Vancouver has voted to ban the sale of one type of butane lighter. Starting June 28, Vancouver retailers will be banned from selling lockable butane lighters and torches, with violators ...