Total Burn Ban Lifted for Selwyn Township

On Monday, Selwyn Township Fire Department has lifted the Total Burn Ban which was issued April 11.

photo courtesy of selwyn township.

Burn barrels are not permitted in the Township and open air burning is not allowed in built-up areas. Burn permits are still required for any fire that is not a campfire or outdoor fireplace.

To purchase a burn permit visit the Bridgenorth Fire Hall (833 Ward Street).

For more information, contact the Township of Selwyn Fire Department at (705) 292-7282.

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Total Fire Ban Remains in Effect for Selwyn Township

A total fire ban from April 11 remains in effect for the Township of Selwyn.

photo courtesy of selwyn township, facebook.

The Total Burn Ban came into effect on April 11 because of the dry conditions and forecasted warm weather.

All open air burning (including campfires) is prohibited and all fire permits that have been issued are now void until the fire ban is lifted. Residents will be notified by public service announcements, on the Township website, social media and electronic sign boards when the fire ban has been lifted.

For more information, contact the Township of Selwyn Fire Department at (705) 292-7282.

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A Total Fire Ban Has Been Implemented In The Township Of Selwyn

Due to the increasingly dry conditions during this heat spell—we have had virtually zilch precipitation this summer—the Township of Selwyn has issued a total fire ban effective immediately.

They tweeted about the fire ban this afternoon...

All open air burning (including campfires) is now prohibited and all fire permits that have been issued are now void until the fire ban is lifted. Residents will be notified when the fire ban has been lifted.

Water restrictions also remain in place and you can learn more about those regulations here.

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