Burn ban issued for Ottawa with temperatures set to hit 30 C this weekend
The Ottawa Fire Services issued the burn ban on Friday morning.
All open-air fires are prohibited during a burn ban, including fires at properties that have an Open-Air Fire Permit.
'This ban applies to agricultural burns, brush pile burns, as well as campfires,' the Ottawa Fire Services said in a statement.
'There will be zero tolerance enforcement during the fire ban as per the Open-Air Fire By-law No. 2004-163.'
The forecast calls for highs of 30 C on Saturday and Sunday, and 32 C on Monday.
Ottawa has received 48 mm of rain so far in July and has seen seven days with the temperature above 30 C.
Environment Canada reported 8.4 mm of rain at the Ottawa Airport Friday night as a series of storms moved across the region.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Montreal Gazette
a minute ago
- Montreal Gazette
Montreal weather: Handsome day that enjoys walks on the beach ISO long-term forecast
There's no rain as far as the eye can see. Unless you can see as far as Tuesday, when there's a possibility of precipitation. This weekend is shaping up for heat wave, the definition of which varies from region to region. Environment Canada will issue a heat alert when the temperature hits 30 C with a humidex of 40 C or higher, or when the temperature hits 40 C for more than an hour. The Quebec government says that on average, the temperature must be between 31-33 C during the day and 16-20 C at night for three consecutive days to be declared a heat wave. A special weather statement warning of high heat and humidity in the coming days is in effect Friday for the Montreal area, most of southern Quebec and eastern Ontario. 'From Sunday to Tuesday, temperatures will reach above the 30 degree mark and humidex values will be approaching 40,' the statement says. 'The nights will be warm and will offer little relief.' Montreal and other Canadian cities have instituted HARS, heat alert response systems, that alert the public not only to the extreme weather but to the actions they can take to protect themselves, such as heading to a cooling centre like a library, public pool or mall. A 2008 study showed that during Quebec heat waves, apartment-dwellers flocked to malls and movie theatres to chill out. People with special needs can check with their municipality to see whether there are any services tailored to their needs. Caroline Metz of the the Intact Centre on Climate Adaptation suggests naming heat waves in the same way hurricanes are named, to raise awareness and reduce risks associated with extreme weather. We have a few suggestions; drop yours in the comments below. This story was originally published
CTV News
32 minutes ago
- CTV News
Wildfire smoke prompts air quality warnings in Manitoba, Saskatchewan
Broadway Bridge is enveloped by forest fire smoke in Saskatoon, Sask., on Sunday, September 3, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Heywood Yu Much of Manitoba and Saskatchewan remain under air quality warnings. Environment Canada says wildfire smoke continues to contribute to the very poor air quality in the region and could lead to reduced visibility in the coming days. The agency says the northwestern Manitoba city of Flin Flon is expected to see an air quality index of over 10 throughout Friday and Saturday. Environment Canada also says Manitoba's two largest cities, Brandon and Winnipeg, are forecast to see 'high risk' conditions throughout Friday. Several Saskatchewan communities are similarly affected by air quality warnings, including the northwestern city of Buffalo Narrows, which is expected to see 'very high risk' conditions. Environment Canada is advising people to limit the time they spend outdoors and consider postponing outdoor sports and activities. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 8, 2025.
CBC
33 minutes ago
- CBC
Riley Laychuk's Manitoba forecast for Friday, Aug. 8, 2025
Cloud with a few showers across southern Manitoba on Friday. A widespread, accumulating rain is coming for western parts of the province into the weekend.
