Fire ban declared for Sudbury

A ban on open-air burning has been declared for the City of Greater Sudbury.

Greater Sudbury Fire Services has declared a ban effective immediately. All open-air fires, including campfires, chiminea fireplaces, crop residue fires and any other type of outdoor burning, are prohibited.

All open-air fire permits have been cancelled for the duration of the ban. Only gas-fired and charcoal barbecues are exempt.

The ban includes the discharge of fireworks within municipal boundaries. Fire Services will monitor weather conditions and will advise citizens should this ban be lifted.

“The open-air fire ban applies to privately owned campgrounds and cottages, farms, vacant lots, homes and apartment units,” Fire Chief Dan Stack said. “The Ministry of Natural Resources has declared an outdoor fire ban throughout our region. It's very important that citizens respect this decision to protect our forests and private property.”

Violation of the fire ban could lead to charges and a fine under the Provincial Offences Act. Should a violation result in a response by firefighters, the individual responsible could be charged for the full cost of fire services.

For more information about the city's outdoor fire ban, please dial 311 for municipal services.

Posted by Arron Pickard