Bruce County's Fire Chiefs have lifted the county-wide fire ban.
The county wide fire ban was enacted on June 8, and as of noon on June 12, that county wide ban has been lifted following rainfall in the region that has lowered the risk of fire danger. However, Bruce County Fire Chiefs are still maintaining the ban for the entire Bruce Peninsula and Neyaashiinigmiing.
These regions will enforce Fire Bans on all open-air activities, except for campfires in organized campgrounds.
During this fire ban, the following activities are strictly prohibited:
• Campfires and recreational fires, except those taking place in organized campgrounds. • Open-air burning of any kind, including brush clearing, burn barrels, chimineas, and fire pits. • Consumer fireworks displays or the use of pyrotechnic devices. • Use of outdoor fire appliances, such as fireplaces, wood-burning stoves, and outdoor ovens. • All fire permits are immediately suspended.
The Municipality of West Grey has lifted their fire ban, effective June 13. The West Grey Fire Chief would like to caution people to take care when burning as conditions are still favourable for grass fires due to the amount of dead grass from the dry spell.
Huron County Fire Chiefs have also lifted the fire ban for the county as of June 13. The Huron Fire Chiefs would like everyone to contact their local municipal office regarding rules and regulations for open air burns.
Residents can contact their local municipality for more information regarding fire permits and open air burn bans in their area.