City ready to begin controlled burns

The city announced Wednesday that it will begin conducting controlled burns within city limits this week as long as the weather allows for it.

According to a news release, the City of Winnipeg expects to conduct burns throughout areas of the city starting this week until mid-November, weather permitting.

It will only do so when wind conditions are suitable for burning and with “appropriate fire guards in place.”

Fire plays an important role in the preservation and restoration of prairies and a lack of fire allows weeds to invade endangered plant communities, the city said.

The city said they have been conducting controlled burns on tall grass prairies since 1986.

More information on controlled burns can be found at City of Winnipeg – Controlled Burns.