Fire ban in immediate effect across Elgin County
St. Thomas, Aylmer and municipalities within Elgin County are under the ban, which remains in effect until further notice.
Open-air fires are defined as bonfires, campfires, burn barrels, outdoor fireplaces/chimineas or any other fire in open air.
All burn permits are suspended, and any open-air fires should be reported immediately.
The Elgin County ban follows an open-air fire ban in both Huron and Perth County earlier this week.
Both bans have been imposed due to extreme dryness of vegetation in the area and lack of rain.
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