Fire ban remains in effect

NEWS RELEASE

MUNICIPALITY OF HURON SHORES

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The fire ban originally imposed on Monday, June 20, 2016, remains in effect for the weekend of June 25-26. 

The fire ban will not be lifted unless the Municipality of Huron Shores receives a significant amount of precipitation next week. 

Under the current Open Air Burning By-law, small, contained fires are permitted for cooking and/or warmth. 

The Fire Department reminds everyone to exercise caution when burning.  

Please read the original June 20 notice that follows for further information.

Original June 20, 2016 notice:

Effective immediately and until further notice the Fire Department has imposed a fire ban in the Municipality of Huron Shores. 

All Open Air Burning Permits (for burning grass, wood debris, etc.) are suspended and no permits will be renewed while the ban remains in place.

Small, contained fires are permitted for cooking and/or warmth.  

The Fire Department reminds everyone to exercise caution when burning. 

Fires should never be left unattended and always ensure that sufficient tools, water, etc. are at hand to control and then thoroughly extinguish the fire afterward.

For additional information regarding fire bans, open air burning and penalties for infraction of the by-law, please click here to view By-law #14-08, visit the Fire Department page at huronshores.ca, or call the Municipal Office 705-843-2033.

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