Open Air Burning Ban Remains In Place
HAMILTON, ON – August 12, 2016 – The Open Air Burning Ban issued by the Hamilton Fire Department on July 21, 2016 remains in effect. Although the forecast is for possible rain in the near future the present conditions requires that the ban remains in place in the City of Hamilton. This ban suspends all approved Open Air Burning Permits.
This ban includes the burning of clean wood and brush, outdoor campfires and the use of all outdoor wood burning appliances and will remain in effect until further notice to ensure public safety.
It is highly recommended that citizens also refrain from using other outdoor flame producing devices such as natural gas flame logs or propane-fueled fireplaces, patio torches and outdoor candles until further notice.
Citizens are further reminded that all smokers’ materials should be fully extinguished before being discarded in proper non-combustible containers.
The Hamilton Fire Department would like to thank all citizens for their anticipated co-operation during this ban. We would also like to remind citizens that any person found to be conducting open air burning in contravention of the ban, is guilty of an offence and subject to charges being filed in Provincial Offences Court.
The Hamilton Fire Department will continue to monitor the weather conditions and issue a subsequent media release when the open air burning ban is lifted. Citizens may also check www.hamilton.ca/fire for information on when the ban will be lifted
Please note: Burn Permits are temporarily suspending during fire bans.
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