Fire ban still in place for several communities

North Bay Fire Deputy Chief Mike Bechard again reminds residents and tourists that despite the rain over the past week dry conditions and combustible materials still exist and therefore the fire risk for the area continues.

He asks that everyone be cautious with any open air burning this long weekend.

Updated fire ban list:

Bonfield
Yes – July 6, 2012

Burks’s Falls, Armour & Ryerson
Yes – July 11, 2012
Ban Lifted Aug 3, 2012

Again no significant rainfall this week, therefore the Fire danger Rating of "EXTREME" remains in the Municipalities of Armour, Burk's Falls and Ryerson.
TOTAL FIRE BAN including campfires and fireworks.

Callander
July 2, 2012
Ban Lifted - July 26, 2012

Only campfires are being permitted. No open air burning of brush or fireworks are permitted.

The current time for the daytime restriction is 7:53am to 6:54pm. Absolutely no open air burning is permitted during this time.

“Campfire” means a small contained fire less than 1 metre in size supervised at all times and used to cook food or to provide warmth.

Calvin
Yes – July 12, 2012 - cooking and warmth fires permitted.
Ban Lifted - August 1, 2012 – 10:00 am

Chisholm
Yes – July 2, 2012

East Ferris
July 3, 2012

•Camp fires less than 1 meter in size and contained will be permitted as of 7:00 pm July 26, 2012.
•No brush burning, bonfires or discharging of Fireworks will be permitted.
•No burning is permitted between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Kearney
Yes – July 11, 2012

Laurier Township
Yes – July 13, 2012
allowing burning for cooking and for campfires only, beginning Thurs. 2 Aug. 2012 at 06:00 hours

Machar Township / South River
Yes – July 13, 2012

Ban Lifted - The South River Machar Fire Department has removed the Total fire ban for the Village of South River and the Township of Machar effective Aug 3, 2012 at 10:30 am. Camp fires (cooking and warmth) are now permitted but must be handled with extreme care. Camp fire must be attended at all times. Our by-law requires there to be a suitable means for extinguishing all open air fires readily available. For tips on how to have a safe campfire visit our web site a www.srmfd.com.

There will be no fire permits issued for burning brush at this time.

Magnetawan
Yes – July 5, 2012

Mattawa
July 10, 2012
Ban Lifted - July 27, 2012

McMurrich-Monteith
Yes – July 11, 2012

Nipissing
July 2, 2012
Ban Lifted - July 26, 2012

Only campfires are being permitted. No open air burning of brush or fireworks are permitted.

The current time for the daytime restriction is 7:53am to 6:54pm. Absolutely no open air burning is permitted during this time.

“Campfire” means a small contained fire less than 1 metre in size supervised at all times and used to cook food or to provide warmth.

North Bay
Yes – July 6, 2012
Ban Lifted - August 1, 2012 – 12:00 (Noon)

Papineau/Cameron
Yes – July 12, 2012 - cooking and warmth fires permitted.
Ban Lifted - August 1, 2012 – 10:00 am

Perry Township
Yes - July 11, 2012

Phelps
Yes – July 13, 2012

Powassan
Yes – July 2, 2012

Restoule (including Patterson & Pringle Twps)
Yes – July 11, 2012

Strong Township / Sundridge
Yes – July 9, 2012

Temagami
Yes – July 13, 2012

West Nipissing
Yes – July 6, 2012


Unless otherwise stated the ban will be complete (i.e. no fireworks, no recreational open burning, no cooking or warmth open air burning permitted along with no incinerators).

For specifics on what is permitted in your community please contact your local fire department.

While we have experienced periods of rain over the past week it is important to understand that dry conditions and combustible materials may still exist in certain areas. Please be cautious with any open air burning.

When permitted to burn you must have a responsible person to monitor the burn, to ensure the fire remains small and to ensure the fire is completely extinguished.

To be fire safe when enjoying an open air burn you must have the appropriate fire fighting equipment (rake, shovel, water supply, etc) to ensure an open air burn does not get out of control.

Failure to follow open air burning requirements in your municipality may result in fines.

Protect your property and your neighbors’ property by being Fire Safe.

MNR Protected Fire Zones – Please follow the link below:

http://www.mnr.gov.on.ca/en/Business/AFFM/2ColumnSubPage/268862.html