Selwyn Township Issues Total Burn Ban Effective Immediately

The Selwyn Fire Department has issued a Total Burn Ban, effective immediately and until further notice, due to increased fire risk in the region. All burn permits are now void.

This ban applies to all open-air burning, including:

• Yard waste and brush burning
• Campfires and bonfires
• Outdoor fireplaces, fire pits, and chimineas
• Agricultural burns
• Fireworks

The Township will monitor weather and fire risk conditions closely and will lift the ban once it is safe to do so. Updates will be posted on the Selwyn Township website (www.selwyntownship.ca) and social media channels. Please spread the word and encourage neighbours to abide by the ban.

The decision follows a period of dry weather and elevated temperatures, which have created hazardous fire conditions. Violations of the Total Burn Ban may result in fines or other enforcement measures. Please report any violations by calling 9-1-1.

Fire Safety Reminders:

• Dispose of smoking materials properly
• Use extra care when operating machinery outdoors
• Be aware of your surroundings when outdoors in open fields and wooded areas