Total Burn Ban In Effect For Selwyn Township
/The Selwyn Fire Department has issued a Total Burn Ban, effective immediately and until further notice, due to increased fire risk in the region.
photo courtesy of selwyn township.
The ban also voids all burn permits.
This ban applies to all open-air burning, including:
Yard waste and brush burning
Campfires and bonfires
Outdoor fireplaces, fire pits, and chimineas
Agricultural burns
Fireworks
The Township will closely monitor weather and fire risk conditions and lift the ban once it is safe to do so.
The decision follows a period of dry weather and elevated temperatures, which have created hazardous fire conditions according to Selwyn Township. Violations of the ban may result in fines or other enforcement measures. Residents are asked to report any violations by calling 9-1-1.
Fire Safety Reminders:
Dispose of smoking materials properly
Use extra care when operating machinery outdoors
Be aware of your surroundings when outdoors in open fields and wooded areas
