Open Flame Prohibition Across Entire City Commences from August 12, 2025
The Burlington Fire Department has issued a city-wide burn ban effective immediately, a decision made by the Fire Chief or the respective Fire Department authority. This measure is consistent with burn bans currently in place in many municipalities across Ontario.
The ban is due to dry weather conditions, limited rainfall, air quality warnings in the Burlington area, and wildfires in areas of Canada. Open-air burning is not permitted under the current ban.
The ban applies to all properties, including those with approved burn permits. Residents are encouraged to help fire prevention efforts by keeping overgrown vegetation cut, grass watered, and moving brush, wood, and yard waste away from structures and heat sources.
Fire tables or bowls, and other outdoor burning devices that use propane or natural gas as fuel and are designed/approved for this use are allowed. However, residents should exercise extreme caution and ensure fires are fully extinguished after use of cooking equipment.
The burn ban does not apply to small, confined fires used to cook food on a grill, barbeque, or pit. Fire officials are asking people to use extreme caution when cooking on barbecues during this time.
Failure to comply with open-air burning regulations may result in fines or invoices related to response incidents. For more information, please visit burlington.ca/openairburning.
It is important to note that these fire devices are not permitted on apartment building balconies or where prohibited by condominium corporation rules.
The city-wide fire ban will remain in effect until further notice. By working together, the community can help ensure the safety of everyone during these challenging weather conditions.
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