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CTV News
26-06-2025
- Climate
- CTV News
Ottawa Fire Services lifts an open air fire ban
The cooler-than-normal temperatures and potential rain in the forecast has allowed Ottawa Fire Services to lift the burn ban for the City of Ottawa. An open-air fire ban was issued on Monday due to temperatures in the mid-30s. During a burn ban, all open-air fires, including campfires, are prohibited. The ban covers on properties that have an Open Air Fire Permit. The fire service lifted the burn ban on Thursday afternoon. Officials remind residents that they must obtain an Open Air Fire Permit in order to have an open fire. Lifting the burn ban means people can have campfires.
CTV News
23-06-2025
- Climate
- CTV News
Open air fire ban issued for City of Ottawa
Ottawa Fire Services has issued a burn ban for the City of Ottawa due to the hot and humid conditions. All open-air fires are prohibited during a ban, including properties that have an Open Air Fire Permit, according to the service. The ban applies to agricultural burns, brush pile burns and campfires. 'A fire ban is declared by the Fire Chief or his designate and is based largely on environmental conditions,' the City of Ottawa said on its website. 'It is a period of time where no one may set or maintain any open air fire anywhere within the city limits. This is to ensure public safety and protection of property.' The burn ban has been issued with Ottawa set to see temperatures of 36 C on Monday and 34 C on Tuesday.
Yahoo
18-06-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Sign of drought ending: Lee County burn ban ends
Lee County commissioners lifted the burn ban today (June 3) that's been in place since April 15. According to the Florida Forest service the Keetch-Byram Drought Index has dropped to under 500 after recent rains. A burn ban is prompted by a measurement more than 600. County Attorney Richard Wesch told commissioners the ban would expire on June 5 without their action, but a motion by Chairman Kevin Ruane to end it immediately was passed unanimously. Under the ban no open burring was allowed except for grilling food. Officials encourage residents who need to burn to do so responsibly and follow rules for burning. Information is available from the Florida Forest Service at City residents should check their city's website in case more restrictive rules exist. This article originally appeared on Fort Myers News-Press: Drought index drops - so does Lee County burn ban
CBS News
17-06-2025
- Climate
- CBS News
Cal Fire suspends residential burn permits in North Bay counties
Cal Fire announced it will suspend residential burn permits in the North Bay for the remainder of the dry season starting Monday. The annual curtailment of residential burning coincides with the coming of dangerously dry conditions, this year compounded by the fact that a wet winter boosted the growth of wild grasses and other vegetation, which increased the fire-fuel load in the region. The burn ban includes Colusa, Napa, Solano, Sonoma and Yolo counties and applies to outdoor burning of landscape debris by homeowners. Lake County's annual burn ban is managed by the Lake County Air Quality Management District and began on May 1, according to Cal Fire officials. The ban doesn't apply to campfires at organized campgrounds or on private property. A campfire permit can be obtained at local fire stations or online at Also, Cal Fire can issue temporary permits for burns required to protect public health and safety. Agriculture, land management, fire training and other industrial burning is allowed if a Cal Fire official inspects the burn site and grants a permit. So far this year, the Cal Fire Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit has responded to 124 wildfires of various sizes, which is an increase from 92 fires in 2024 and 87 fires in 2023, but consistent with the five-year average of 147 fires between Jan. 1 and June 15, according to agency officials. For information on how to create defensible space around homes and other buildings and how to prepare for wildfires, people can visit
Yahoo
14-06-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
7 counties in the Big Country are under a burn ban
Editor's note: Burn bans may change, and this information came from the Texas A&M Forest Service instantly. Please click here to email the updated burn ban BIG COUNTRY, Texas () – Seven counties in the Big Country are currently under a burn ban due to fire concerns. Taylor County issues burn ban ahead of July 4th holiday Texas A&M Forest Service has reported that the following counties are currently under a burn ban: Brown Mitchell Nolan Scurry Fisher Stonewall Knox Meteorologists from are expressing their concerns about the danger of fire amid the drought conditions in the area. 'Our drought monitor is improving across the Big Country. However, it is improving extremely slowly. Thankfully, we received 2.57 inches of rainfall in June; our average rainfall was 2.93 inches,' said KRBC Meteorologist Carter Vandrasik. 8 Big Country counties face burn bans due to fire concerns The Texas A&M Forest Service shared tips on how to extinguish a fire: Never leave a campfire unattended; allow the wood to burn completely to ash if possible. Pour water on all embers until the hissing sounds stop. Stir the campfire ashes and water with a shovel. Scape logs to remove embers. Stir and make sure everything is wet and cold to the touch. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
