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CTV News
11 hours ago
- Climate
- CTV News
Ottawa Fire Services lifts an open air fire ban
The cooler-than-normal temperatures and potential rain in the forecast has allowed Ottawa Fire Services to lift the burn ban for the City of Ottawa. An open-air fire ban was issued on Monday due to temperatures in the mid-30s. During a burn ban, all open-air fires, including campfires, are prohibited. The ban covers on properties that have an Open Air Fire Permit. The fire service lifted the burn ban on Thursday afternoon. Officials remind residents that they must obtain an Open Air Fire Permit in order to have an open fire. Lifting the burn ban means people can have campfires.
Ottawa Citizen
3 days ago
- Climate
- Ottawa Citizen
'Dangerously hot' weather continues in Ottawa, relief still days away
Sweltering heat is expected to peak today in Ottawa, but full relief isn't expected until Tuesday night. Article content An Environment Canada heat warning remains in effect, with temperatures expected to reach 35 C this afternoon. The humidex will peak at 46. Article content Article content 'The first significant heat event of the season with dangerously hot and humid conditions is expected to continue into the week,' the agency said. Article content Article content With overnight temperatures only dipping to 22 C to 25 C, there will be 'little relief from the heat' early this week. Article content Article content Article content Environment Canada and Ottawa Public Health are both advising against strenuous outdoor activity. They also stressed the importance of staying hydrated, and to pay attention for signs of heat illness. Article content 'Signs may include headache, nausea, dizziness, thirst, dark urine and intense fatigue. Stop your activity and drink water,' Environment Canada said. Article content The baking temperatures have also forced Ottawa to issue a city-wide burn ban. 'All open air fires are prohibited during a ban, including properties that have an Open Air Fire Permit. This ban applies to agricultural burns, brush pile burns, as well as campfires,' the city said in a statement. 'There will be zero tolerance enforcement during the fire ban.' Article content
CTV News
3 days ago
- Climate
- CTV News
Open air fire ban issued for City of Ottawa
Ottawa Fire Services has issued a burn ban for the City of Ottawa due to the hot and humid conditions. All open-air fires are prohibited during a ban, including properties that have an Open Air Fire Permit, according to the service. The ban applies to agricultural burns, brush pile burns and campfires. 'A fire ban is declared by the Fire Chief or his designate and is based largely on environmental conditions,' the City of Ottawa said on its website. 'It is a period of time where no one may set or maintain any open air fire anywhere within the city limits. This is to ensure public safety and protection of property.' The burn ban has been issued with Ottawa set to see temperatures of 36 C on Monday and 34 C on Tuesday.
