Township of Scugog Burn Ban in Effect
Scugog – Due to current weather conditions and an increased risk of fire, the Township of Scugog has implemented a municipal-wide burn ban, effective immediately. The burn ban will remain in effect until conditions improve. Residents will be notified when the ban is lifted.
There is zero tolerance for open-air burning during a burn ban. Under Part 4 – Enforcement and Penalties of the Township's Open-Air Burning By-law 32-18, anyone found burning during the ban may be charged under the Provincial Offences Act and may also be responsible for the costs associated with a Fire Service response.
Current burn permit holders will be notified of the burn ban using the notification method selected when they applied for their permit. Residents can also subscribe to the Township's Burn Bans news category to receive email notifications and updates. Burn permits will continue to be issued during the burn ban but cannot be used until the ban has been lifted.
Quick Facts:
- Outdoor fire pits, burn barrels, chimineas, and other portable open-air fire devices are intended for recreational burning and are not permitted during a burn ban.
- Outdoor cooking appliances approved for use in Canada that utilize natural gas, propane, charcoal, or electricity are permitted during the burn ban when used for their intended purpose.
- The burn ban applies to all open-air burning within the Township of Scugog.
Quote:
"Effective immediately, a burn ban has been implemented across the Township of Scugog to reduce the risk of grass, brush, and wildland fires. Current hot, dry conditions have significantly increased the potential for fire spread, placing residents, property, and firefighters at greater risk. We appreciate the public's cooperation and ask everyone to do their part by respecting the burn ban until conditions improve. Please monitor the Township website and Scugog Fire & Emergency Services' official communication channels for updates."– Mike Matthews, Fire Chief.
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Media Contact: Communications and Strategic Projects Department, Township of Scugog
905.985.7346, media@scugog.ca
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