Open air fire ban issued for City of Ottawa

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Ottawa Fire Services has issued a burn ban for the City of Ottawa due to the hot and humid conditions.

All open-air fires are prohibited during a ban, including properties that have an Open Air Fire Permit, according to the service.

The ban applies to agricultural burns, brush pile burns and campfires.

“A fire ban is declared by the Fire Chief or his designate and is based largely on environmental conditions,” the City of Ottawa said on its website. “It is a period of time where no one may set or maintain any open air fire anywhere within the city limits. This is to ensure public safety and protection of property.”

The burn ban has been issued with Ottawa set to see temperatures of 36 C on Monday and 34 C on Tuesday.