Brant’s Open Air Fire Ban now lifted

MEDIA RELEASE - The County of Brant has now cancelled the open-air fire ban, effective immediately, due to recent precipitation throughout the week. “The open-air burn ban put in place last week has now been lifted,” said Fire Chief Darren Watson. “We remind residents to continue to follow conditions of the Open-Air Burning Bylaw.”

Open-air burning includes campfires and non-recreational burning. Non-recreational burning requires a burn permit. For more information about open-air burning, please visit: www.brant.ca/OpenAirBurning We remind the public to please exercise caution when having a campfire. You should:

• Locate your campfire in a fire pit at least 15 meters away from structures and brush.

• Only burn wood, as burning paper and other material may cause additional sparks to fly.

• Keep your campfire small and under control at all times.

• Have a large amount of water and a shovel by the fire pit.

• Be absolutely sure the fire is completely out before leaving the campfire.

For more information, contact the County of Brant Fire Department at 519.442.4500 or visit www.brant.ca/Fire.