Fire ban lifted in Winnipeg

A two-week fire ban in the City of Winnipeg is no longer in effect.

The City of Winnipeg’s fire ban is over.

On Monday afternoon, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) said the open-air fire ban has expired and won’t be renewed.

The fire ban went into effect on May 5 during a stretch of dry conditions in and around the city.

The ban prohibited open fires, backyard pit fires, fireworks, and the use of solid fuel-burning appliances like charcoal and wood-burning barbeques inside city limits.

The use of fire pits in city parks was also barred during the two-week ban.

WFPS urges residents to use all fire pits and outdoor cooking appliances with caution and within bylaw regulations.

Several municipal burning restrictions remain in place throughout Manitoba. A full list of current burn bans is available through the province’s website.