Open Air Burning By-Law Ban

June 16, 2011

London Fire Department Issues a Ban on Open Burning Within the City of London

Beginning July 16, 2011 until further notice the City of London Fire Department, under the direction of the Fire Chief, issues a ban on all Open Burns contained under the Open Air Burning By-Law within the City of London boundaries.

Due to the continuing extremely dry weather conditions, the risk of fire spread has been elevated in the South Western Ontario Region. The Ministry of Natural Resources is concerned about the dry conditions within the southwestern region and the lack of significant rainfall to reduce those dry conditions.

All Open Air Burns are banned under the By-law.
 

Should London receive the predicted rainfall of approximately 25 mm's for Wednesday night and Thursday, the ban will likely be lifted.  Notice that the ban will be lifted will be posted on the website.
 

For further information,

Deputy Chief Brian George
519-661-2500 ext. 4785