Central York Fire Services (CYFS) has lifted the fire ban put in place June 6 for Newmarket and Aurora.
Although the ban has been lifted due to improving weather conditions, CYFS is asking residents to continue to practise fire safety when having a fire outdoors, according to a Town of Newmarket news release.
If you are using an outdoor flame of any type, remember to:
- Follow local rules including time of day, distance from items that can burn and fire size
- Fires are not allowed between 11 p.m. and 8 a.m.
- Fire must be at least 4 metres (13 feet) from your home, lot line, trees, fences, vehicles, overhead wires or any other combustible material
- Keep the fire small – no more than 0.75 metres (30 inches) in diameter and 1 metre (40 inches) in height, including the flame height
- Do not have a fire when it is windy
- Use only clean, safe fuel
- Never leave a fire unattended
- Keep a garden hose close by and ready to use
Central York Fire Services thanks residents for following the fire ban and doing their part to ease the smoke contributing to the poor air quality.
More details about the outdoor burning bylaw in Newmarket and Aurora are available here.
