Fire pits, open fires banned for at least two weeks in Winnipeg

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The Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service has issued a fire ban for the City of Winnipeg, effective from 6 p.m. today – Wed., July 14 – until Wed., July 28 at 6 p.m., owing to hot and dry conditions.

The ban prohibits all residents from use of the following, even if permits had previously been issued:

• Open fires;
• Backyard fire pits;
• Fireworks;
• Fire pits in city parks;
• Use of solid fuel-burning appliances, including charcoal and wood-burning barbecues.

Use of propane and gas barbecues and fire tables are permitted, but they should be used with caution.

Existing permits are suspended, and no new permits will be issued for the duration of the ban. Violations of this ban are subject to a $500 fine under the Neighbourhood Liveability By-law.

“During times of dry and windy weather, outdoor fires can quickly become very dangerous because they can spread rapidly,” said Fire Paramedic chief John Lane. “Restricting recreational fires can help stop fires from spreading to nearby structures, which can put lives at risk and can damage property.”

Residents are reminded to call 911 if they see a fire. To report restricted activities during a fire ban, residents are asked to contact 311.

More information is available at www.winnipeg.ca/firebans