Total Burn Ban - effective March 23, 2020 until further notice.
Total Burn Ban in Deseronto Effective March 23, 2020
The Town of Deseronto is declaring a Total Burn Ban effective Monday, March 23, 2020.
Due to the current Coronavirus/COVID-19 situation, Deseronto is working to ensure the safety and well-being of every individual. To prevent the chance of exhausting the limited amount of Town Emergency Services staff and resources, the Deseronto Volunteer Fire Department is taking proactive measures and enforcing a Total Burn Ban within The Town of Deseronto so that the department can focus its efforts primarily on preventive and educational measures in regards to the Coronavirus/COVID-19 outbreak.
A Total Burn Ban prohibits lighting any fires in open air and prohibits any activities that may start a fire, i.e. setting off fireworks. Due to the dry conditions, fires can start and spread quickly and burn intensely. All fires are potentially dangerous.
The Town of Deseronto strongly advises residents to check with the Fire Department to ensure the Total Burn Ban has been lifted before considering an open-air fire. Any residents not adhering to the Total Burn Ban could face fines plus liability for the cost of the Deseronto Fire Department to extinguish an out of control fire. This Total Burn Ban will be in effect until further notice.
For more information please contact Town Hall - 613.396.2440