Effective June 6th the Fire Chief has issued a Total Burn Ban due to current weather conditions.
Our area has been identified as an extreme fire hazard and open air burning is not permitted until further notice.
• Effective immediately a Total Burn Ban is in effect.
• There shall be NO open air fires or burning of any kind during a Total Fire Ban, at any time of day.
• The use of fireworks or flying lanterns is not permitted.
• The use of chimineas is not permitted.
The use of propane, natural gas and charcoal grills is permitted for the use of cooking.
Burn permits will not be issued for any reason during this time.
This burn ban will remain in effect until the Fire Chief deems that the fire risk level is acceptable.
This ban will be fully enforced and violating this ban could result in applicable fines and/or charges. Any person deemed liable for a fire incident during this ban will be responsible for any and all costs incurred as a result of the fire department’s response and actions taken to extinguish said fire.
If you have any questions regarding the fire ban, or local fire conditions in the municipality, please contact the municipal office at (613) 396-2440.
Please read the full Burn Ban Notice here.