A burn ban is in effect for the City of Ottawa, Ottawa Fire Services announced Sunday.

All open-air fires are prohibited, including fires on properties that already have a permit. The ban applies to agricultural and brush-pile burns, as well as campfires.

For inquiries, call the city’s 24-hour service line at 311.

  • Croquette
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    9 months ago

    It’s gonna happen again. The conditions are better for wild fires than last year.

    • veee@lemmy.caOP
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      9 months ago

      Good time to make sure there are masks stocked in the pantry ready for the summer.