Selwyn Township Places Immediate Ban on Burning Brush
/Effective immediately, the Selwyn Township Fire Department is enforcing a strict prohibition on burning brush, announced on Tuesday.
Photo by David Tuan Bui.
According to Selwyn Townshop, the decision comes amidst sustained drought conditions and above-average temperatures.
“Conditions are very dry and we want to protect our residents, their properties and our volunteer firefighters,” made in a press release statement.
What the ban covers:
Brush burning, including piles of branches, logs, yard debris, and similar vegetation, is strictly prohibited until further notice.
Existing burn permits are immediately revoked.
The ban does not extend to certified gas or propane fire pits, barbecues, or small recreational campfires located more than 20 ft. from structures—but even these should be used with extreme caution and direct adult supervision.
