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CBC
4 days ago
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- CBC
Open air fire ban issued for Ottawa
Social Sharing Ottawa Fire Services (OFS) has temporarily banned all open air fires as of Friday morning. The open air fire ban overrides open air fire permits and includes agricultural and brush burns and campfires. These bans come from fire department leadership and are "based largely on environmental conditions," according to the city. Ottawa is in the midst of a seven-day stretch where daytime highs are expected to be around 30 C. It's been drier and warmer than normal whether you look at trends over the last 30, 90 or 365 days. Ontario doesn't share a fire risk for Ottawa. Forest fire risks to its west range from moderate in neighbouring parts of Renfrew County to high around Bancroft and then low closer to Algonquin Park.
CTV News
4 days ago
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- CTV News
Burn ban issued for Ottawa with temperatures set to hit 30 C this weekend
A burn ban has been issued for Ottawa with the hot and humid conditions expected to grip the capital through the 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.
CTV News
7 days ago
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- CTV News
More communities evacuate as crews continue to battle wildfires in northern Sask.
More communities have been ordered to evacuate as crews continue to battle wildfires in northern Saskatchewan. As of Tuesday morning, 11 communities were under an evacuation order, compared to eight on Monday. Evacuated communities include Canoe Lake / Canoe Narrows, the northern hamlets of Cole Bay and Jans Bay, the Resort Subdivisions of Lac la Plonge and Little Amyot Lake, the northern villages of Beauval and Pinehouse, as well as Île-à-la-Crosse, Montreal Lake Cree Nation, La Plonge Indian Reserve, and Patuanak / English River First Nation. According to the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA), there are 50 active wildfires, with two categorized as contained and 16 uncontained, as of Tuesday afternoon. Before the Town of Île-à-la-Crosse was ordered to evacuate, some residents were forced to leave due to air quality concerns on Monday, with the community under a voluntary evacuation order. A total of 385 wildfires have been recorded since the beginning of the year, compared to 407 fires in the same period in 2024. The five-year average to date is 312. A fire ban, which encompasses the area north of the provincial forest boundary up to the Churchill River, is still in place due to an extreme fire risk. According to the SPSA the ban prohibits any open fires, controlled burns, and fireworks. The SPSA advises the public to be prepared to evacuate in the event of an evacuation order for their community. People are advised to keep their vehicle fueled, be set to evacuate pets or livestock if needed, and check in on their neighbours.
CBC
22-07-2025
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- CBC
'Is your campfire worth risking somebody's life?' Firefighters urge people to stop breaking fire ban
Firefighters are urging people to stop lighting outdoor fires, as wildfires rage across Newfoundland and Labrador and the province remains under a fire ban. "I was surprised at how many people still decided to light a fire," said Duane Antle, president of the Newfoundland and Labrador Association of Fire Services. Outdoor fires have been banned since July 11. But departments are still getting multiple calls about backyard fires and other risky actions, Antle said — like flicking cigarette butts out car windows, or driving an ATV through tall grass. With everything so dry, he said, those behaviours can pose a real risk. On Monday, the City of St. John's said its fire department responded to 14 brush fires since Friday, six of which were backyard fires or campfires. "This is unacceptable and deeply concerning," said a city statement. With people losing their homes and evacuating, "I can't understand why someone would even take it in their head that [lighting a fire] would be OK to do," Antle said. People might think they're far away from the forest, he said, but sparks and debris can travel "a long ways and re-ignite another fire." Even on a rocky beach, there's always the danger of sparks travelling, he said. Plus, people are watching and might start thinking, "why can't I have a fire?" "That's when people start to maybe make unreasonable decisions." Fines of $1,000 If you're caught breaking the fire ban, you could be fined at least $1,000. Enforcement officers are doing regular patrols and are always available to respond to complaints, says the Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture. The fire ban applies to anywhere within 300 metres — or five hockey rinks — of land with trees of any size. That's not just forests, says the department, but also things like yards, parks, and paths. In his 30-year career, Antle says he's never seen anything like this wildfire season. Evacuations used to be so rare, he said, but this year it's "every couple of weeks." "It's scary," he said. For firefighters on the ground, it's a dangerous environment. Antle notes the fire ban does seem to be "sinking in" for people, and he's urging residents to report any illegal fires to local fire departments or police. The Forestry Department says people can report by calling 1-877-820-0999 or visiting
CTV News
17-07-2025
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- CTV News
Fire danger and water use limits in effect across the Township of Springwater
Due to the extended period of hot and dry weather, the Township of Springwater has issued a temporary fire and water ban. The ban is effective immediately and will remain in place until further notice is provided by the town. In order to make sure there is enough water for unexpected emergencies, town officials ask all residents to avoid doing the following during this time: Do not: fill up swimming pools, water existing lawns, water trees, shrubs, flowers and gardens, wash vehicles, use water toys, waterslides and water sprinklers, wash paved driveways, wash siding and windows and water new lawns. According to Springwater, failure to comply with the current water ban will result in a minimum fine of $150, enforced by municipal law enforcement, as per the Water Restrictions By-law 2009-042. All outdoor burning is also prohibited during the time, all fire permits are void until the ban is lifted. This also includes the use of fireworks within the township. Anyone caught in contravention of the fire ban will be fined a minimum of $700, as outlined in By-law 2019-068, schedule C.
