Pelham issues Fire Ban due to dry weather and air conditions

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

June 7, 2023

Pelham, ON – Effective Wednesday June 7, 2023, Town of Pelham Fire Chief Bob Lymburner has declared an open-air burn ban due to continued dry conditions and impacts from the smoke plumes from the ongoing forest fires in Quebec and Northeastern Ontario. 

There will be no open-air burning or fireworks permitted in the Town of Pelham until further notice.

“This burn ban is for the safety of the entire community,” said Lymburner. “With the dry weather, fires can spread out of control quickly.”

All open-air fires and fireworks are prohibited during a fire ban and all open-air burn permits are temporarily suspended. The ban applies to agriculture burns, brush pile burns, recreational fires, burn barrels, outdoor fireplaces/chimineas, or any other fires set in open-air. 

The only exception to this ban is cooking fires within approved campgrounds. Cooking fires are permitted on campsites from 12 p.m. to 12 a.m. only. After midnight, all fires must be completely extinguished.

Open-air fires can spread through dry vegetation with alarming speed. Therefore, if an open-air fire is discovered it is very important to immediately dial 9-1-1 and report it. 

For more information on open-air burning and general fire safety, visit: www.pelham.ca/fire  

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For media inquiries, please contact:

Leah Letford, Communications Specialist | 905-980-6653 | lletford@pelham.ca