Wellington County has now joined numerous other areas in Midwestern Ontario in lifting recently enacted burn bans.
As of June 16, Wellington County Fire Chiefs are lifting the open air burn ban that was put in place earlier this month due to hot and dry conditions.
The burn ban is no longer in place in Minto, Mapleton, Wellington North, Centre Wellington, Erin, Puslinch and Guelph-Eramosa. Burn permits are now available to be issued or are now valid if already issued.
Residents are still encouraged to take every precaution to prevent brush and grass fires including: • Clearing all combustible materials such as tree limbs, leaves and other dry materials away from buildings and propane tanks. • Keep barbecue propane tanks at least three metres from buildings. • Wood piles should be stored at a safe distance from your home. • Trees should be pruned to create a good vertical separation from the ground. • Clearing out any accumulated dry or dead debris from your property. • Dispose of cigarettes safely. Carelessly discarded cigarettes continue to be a major cause of grass fires during these dry periods. Do not throw lit cigarettes out vehicle windows.
