Fire Chiefs of Bruce County have enacted a full outdoor burning ban.
The ban comes into effect as of Friday at 4 p.m. and will remain in effect until further notice.
The Fire Chiefs from all Bruce County Fire Stations are unified in the belief that a fire ban is warranted in this entire area. Following the province’s direction on Thursday, the Fire Chiefs felt this was a preventative measure to limit firefighters’ potential of being exposed to the COVID-19 virus. This will also allow Bruce County Fire Departments to focus their efforts on responding to incidents that are more severe in nature or life-threatening.
“Bruce County municipalities are currently in a state of emergency and therefore it is important that first responders remain available for other priority incidents,” said Bruce County Fire Coordinator and Saugeen Shores Fire Chief Phil Eagleson.
The fire ban prohibits all outdoor burning including agricultural and recreational fires.
If you have any questions about the current Open Air Burning Ban, please contact your local Fire Chief or Phil Eagleson, Bruce County Fire Coordinator, at phil.eagleson@saugeenshores.ca or (519) 389-6120.
