Belleville Fire and Emergency Services have lifted the partial burn ban issued on Aug. 29, effective immediately, in accordance with the Open-Air Burning By-law.
Residents are urged to continue exercising caution when burning and to follow the following tips:
Obtain a burn permit before having a campfire or using an outdoor fireplace.
Only have a campfire or use an outdoor fireplace between 5 p.m. and 11 p.m.
Contain campfires within an area of noncombustible metal, masonry. ceramic or stone, or in a pit in the ground.
Outdoor fireplaces must have a spark screen or cover with a maximum opening of 13mm.
Keep any combustible materials a safe distance from a campfire or fireplace and ensure vegetation around the fire is as low as possible.
Have an adequate water supply or fire extinguisher to contain or extinguish the fire.
Never leave a fire unattended.
Ensure a fire is fully extinguished before leaving it. Learn more about open-air burning and obtain a burn permit at Belleville.ca/BurnPermits. For further questions or concerns, please contact Fire Prevention at fireprevention@belleville.ca or call 613-962-2010.
(BROCK ORMOND)
