Fire Ban has been lifted in South Bruce Effective June 12, 2023

Bruce County Fire Chiefs Lift the County-Wide Total Fire Ban. Northern Bruce Peninsula, Neyaashiinigmiing, and South Bruce Peninsula Issue Fire Bans.

For immediate release:

June 12, 2023 Update: (Bruce County) – The Bruce County Fire Chiefs have lifted the comprehensive fire ban that was imposed on June 8, 2023.

However, in accordance with the Provincial Order dated June 9th, 2023, the areas of Northern Bruce Peninsula, Neyaashiinigmiing, and South Bruce Peninsula will remain under a Restricted Fire Zone (RFZ). As of noon on June 12, 2023, these regions will enforce Fire Bans on all open-air activities, except for campfires in organized campgrounds. 

During this fire ban, the following activities are STRICTLY PROHIBITED:

• Campfires and recreational fires, except those taking place in organized campgrounds.
• Open-air burning of any kind, including brush clearing, burn barrels, chimineas, and fire pits.
• Consumer fireworks displays or the use of pyrotechnic devices.
• Use of outdoor fire appliances, such as fireplaces, wood-burning stoves, and outdoor ovens.
• All fire permits are immediately suspended.

We kindly request residents and visitors to adhere to these fire restrictions to ensure the safety of our communities.

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For more information please contact:  Your local Municipality or Fire Department.