The Township of Huron-Kinloss, Fire and Emergency Services has declared a partial open air fire ban due to and extreme fire danger rating within the province, a lack of rainfall and forecasted hot dry conditions.
This ban applies to all Open-Air Fires for all Fire Department jurisdictions within the Township of Huron-Kinloss.
All Annual and Special Exemption Fire Permits are suspended until further notice. Residents are allowed to have recreational fires in outdoor fireplaces, chimineas, and campfires on their own property within an approved fire pit. Beach Fires are recreational fires and are still permitted at this time.
The Township of Huron-Kinloss Open Air Burning bylaw has set fines for those found to be in violation of the ban. This Fire Ban is in effect until further notice.
Recreational fires must be small and contained. Regulations require that recreational fires be smaller than one metre in diameter. Never leave your fire unattended and always have means of extinguishment available to put the fire out.
If you discover a fire, it is very important that you report fires immediately by calling 911.
If you have any questions regarding the open-air fire ban please contact. Chris Cleave Fire Chief Huron-Kinloss Fire & Emergency Services ccleave@huronkinloss.com
