Fire Chief issues immediate ban on all open burning Update

Please note the Bonfield Township has declared a ban on all open air burning.

*****

Fire Chief Grant Love
News Release

*********************

Due to current weather conditions and the Restricted Fire Zone, North Bay Fire & Emergency Services has put an immediate ban on all open burning for the City of North Bay.

This includes all those who are current permit holders.

Warm, dry and windy conditions are predicted to continue throughout the weekend and could prove disastrous for any type of burning.

There have already been several fires this month due to a heavy fuel load of dry material in the bush.

North Bay Fire & Emergency Services will strictly enforce the ban on open burning.

This restriction will remain in effect until further notice.

The public is reminded that burning brush or grass for clean up around your homes, can be dangerous.

Just one careless moment can lead to a wildfire and threaten people, houses and the community.

Thank you for your co-operation.

Area Open Burning information for May 16/12:

North Bay - Burning Ban as of 12:40pm

West Nipissing - Burning Ban

Chisholm - Burning Ban

Callander - Burning Ban as of 18:46

Township of Nipissing - Burning Ban as of 18:46

South River are not issuing burn permits

Machar are not issuing burn permits

********************