Burn Ban in Place for Burlington Effective Immediately
MY TAKE:Environment Canada has issued a special air quality advisory due to smoke drifting from forest fires in Quebec and parts of Ontario. During this time, look out for your safety by:
- Limiting your activity outside;
- Considering wearing an N95 mask if you're outdoors;
- Taking plenty of breaks inside where you can keep doors and windows closed, if the temperature in your home is comfortable;
- Checking on loved ones; and
- Contacting your healthcare provider if you are feeling unwell, experiencing excessive coughing/throat irritation, and/or difficulty breathing.
*Please see below a news release issued by the City of Burlington.
Burlington, Ont. — June 7, 2023 — The Burlington Fire Department has issued a city-wide fire ban, prohibiting all open-air burning effective immediately. This city-wide ban includes properties with approved burn permits.The decision to issue a burn ban comes after particularly dry weather conditions in the Burlington area and limited rainfall along with air quality warnings for the region due to smoke from wildfires in Ontario and Quebec.
"This burn ban applies to the entire city, including properties with approved burn permits. The ban will remain in effect until further notice." -- Colin Lahey, Chief Fire Prevention Officer, Burlington Fire Department
People failing to comply with open-air burning regulations in the Ontario Fire Code and Burlington’s Open-air Burning Bylaw may be fined.Burlington residents are encouraged to help local fire prevention efforts by keeping lawns cut and well-watered and moving brush, wood and yard waste away from structures and heat sources. Fire officials are also asking people to use extreme caution when cooking on barbecues during this time.For more information, please visit burlington.ca/openairburningBurlington is a city where people, nature and businesses thrive. Sign up to learn more about Burlington at burlington.ca/subscribe and follow @CityBurlington on social media.Links and Resources: