Sudbury fire ban now in effect

The combination of hot weather and dry conditions has prompted the City of Greater Sudbury to declare an open-air fire ban as of midnight June 6. (Supplied)

The combination of hot weather and dry conditions has prompted the City of Greater Sudbury to declare an open-air fire ban as of midnight June 6.

“All open-air fires, including campfires, chiminea fireplaces, crop residue fires, fireworks and any other type of outdoor burning, are prohibited,” the city said in a news release.

“All open-air fire permits are cancelled for the duration of the ban. Gas-fired and charcoal barbecues and outdoor propane fireplaces are still permitted.”

Conditions will be monitored, and we will update residents when they improve enough for the ban to be lifted, the release added.

To report a fire during a ban, call 911.

“Should a violation of the fire ban result in response by firefighters, individuals responsible may be fined and could be charged for the full cost of the service call,” the release said.

Updates can be found here.