Burn ban issued for North Dumfries, Wellesley, Wilmot and Woolwich
People in North Dumfries, Wellesley, Wilmot and Woolwich are not allowed to light a fire for any reason except for the sole purpose of cooking in a contained fire pit. Cooking fires must be attended to at all times and extinguished completely once the food is ready.
If the dry weather conditions continue, a full fire ban, including cooking fires, could be implemented.
All current fire permits are suspended and no new permits will be issued until further notice.
Anyone who defies the ban could be charged or face fees for service if the Fire Department is required to extinguish an unauthorized burn.
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