Fire ban lifted for St. John's and surrounding area
The ban on open fires in St. John's, Mount Pearl and Paradise was put in place on May 30 and was lifted Monday morning.
Portugal Cove-St. Philip's has also lifted its ban.
"We appreciate the patience and co-operation of our residents throughout the duration of the ban," said Fire Chief Fred Hollett in a statement.
"While we are pleased to see improved conditions, we continue to urge everyone to act responsibly and follow proper safety protocols when enjoying outdoor fires."
On Monday afternoon Conception Bay South also announced it was lifting its fire ban.
The bans were put in place the same week much of the province was under a high to extreme risk of wildfires.
According to the provincial fire hazard map, most of the province is now at a low risk of wildfires, except for a portion of Labrador near Rigolet which is at moderate risk due to drier weather conditions.
The provincial wildfire dashboard lists two active fires as of Monday: one in Churchill Falls, and a larger fire further west in Labrador, both of which are under control.
The St. John's Regional Fire Department encourages residents to contact their municipality if they require a burning permit.
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