Open-air fire ban lifted for City of Ottawa

Campfire (FILE)

The Ottawa Fire Services has lifted the burn ban for the City of Ottawa, allowing people to have campfires this weekend.

An open-air fire ban was issued for the city on Tuesday, due to the hot and humid weather conditions gripping Ottawa.

During a burn ban, all open-air fires, including campfires, are prohibited. The ban covers properties that have an Open Air Fire Permit.

On Friday, officials announced the open-air fire ban had been lifted.

• Cooler-than-seasonal temperatures in Ottawa on Friday after 7 days of hot and humid weather

Officials remind residents that they must obtain an Open Air Fire Permit in order to have an open fire.

Ottawa experienced seven straight days of hot and humid weather, including five days with the temperature above 30 C. The capital received 8.6 mm of rain on Thursday as a storm system moved through the area.