(Town of The Blue Mountains) Although rainfall has reduced the fire hazard rating in our area, open air burning is not recommended by The Town of The Blue Mountains Fire Department.
Barbeques burning charcoal, propane or natural gas may be used for cooking purposes, permitted they are supervised at all times and securely positioned on a noncombustible surface.
Small, contained campfires used for cooking purposes are also permitted, under the following conditions:
- The fire is contained in a pit
- The materials to be burned are clean wood only
- The fire pit does not exceed 1 meter in diameter or 0.75 meters in height
- The pit is a minimum of 10 meters from any building, overhead wires and combustible vegetation
- A means of extinguishment is on site
- The fire is supervised at all times by a competent person
- The fire is completely extinguished when it is not supervised
In the event the fire department is requested to respond to open air burning complaints where these requirements have not been met or the fire is out of control, the fire will be extinguished and a user fee charged to the owner of the property in accordance with By-law 2017-7, B.31.
If you require further information please contact the Blue Mountains Fire Department during normal business hours at 519-599-5411.
For more Information Contact:
AJ Lake
Deputy Fire Chief – Fire Station 1
Town of The Blue Mountains
Fire Station – 519-599-5411
(519) 599-3131 ext. 104
1-888-258-6867
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For Media Inquiries Contact:
Shawn Everitt
Interim Chief Administrative Officer
Town of The Blue Mountains
(519) 599-3131 ext. 234
1-888-258-6867
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