Selwyn Township Lifts Total Burn Ban After Improved Air Quality and Fire Conditions
/Effective immediately, the Selwyn Fire Department has lifted its Total Burn Ban issued on Thursday due to hazardous air quality caused by smoke from wildfires in Northern Ontario.
Photo courtesy of Selwyn Township.
According to the Township, improved air quality and fire conditions permit residents to resume open-air burning in accordance with the Township’s Open-Air Burning By-law. All burning must be conducted safely and responsibly and all requirements outlined in the by-law must be followed.
“While conditions have improved, residents are reminded that fire safety remains a shared responsibility,” said Deputy Fire Chief Howard Jinkerson. “Please ensure you are burning in accordance with the Township’s Open-Air Burning By-law, have water or other extinguishing methods available, and never leave a fire unattended. Burning conditions can change quickly, and everyone plays an important role in preventing fires.”
Selwyn Township residents are reminded to:
Review the Township’s Open-Air Burning By-law before conducting any open-air burn
Ensure fires are always supervised and fully extinguished when complete
Only burn permitted materials and follow all required setbacks and safety requirements
Verify current burning conditions before lighting a fire
