The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry has announced that effective Friday (April 03rd) the Province is instituting fire restrictions Province-wide in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
All Provincial fire zones are being designated as a Restrictive Fire Zone which means no outdoor fires including the burning of grass, debris and campfires, even when using an outdoor fire grate, fire place or fire pit.
Minister of Natural Resources John Yakabuski says “during this very challenging time when we are fighting the spread of the virus, our number one priority is the health and safety of the people of Ontario, we are putting these important preventative measures in place now to ensure that our emergency responders are able to focus their efforts where they are needed most”.
The restrictions will remain in place until Ontario’s ability to respond to emergencies are no longer impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak.
A reminder that if you need to report a forest fire there are two numbers.
North of the French and Mattawa Rivers call 310-FIRE (310-3473). South of the French and Mattawa Rivers call 911.
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