Open Fire Ban

• Quebec wildfires: Ban on open fires inside southern forests lifted for first time since May

  Access to forests in the western part of Quebec's northern zone, where wildfires are left to burn unless they threaten towns or critical infrastructure, is still prohibited.

  Fire

  Jul 17, 2023
  
• Will fire bans hamper your Canada Day fun? What is and isn’t allowed this year

  Restrictions on outdoor fires in place in several parts of Canada means many people will have to celebrate the national holiday without campfires and fireworks this year.

  Canada

  Jun 30, 2023
  
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• Fireworks banned ahead of Fête nationale as wildfire risk in Quebec remains high

  A ban on outdoor fires, including fireworks, is in effect in several regions of Quebec as more than 100 wildfires continue burining.

  Fire

  Jun 20, 2023
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• Fire activity expected to increase as extreme heat takes over Okanagan

  "Going forward and temperatures continue to be in the high 30s and 40s it's likely that the fuels and conditions will continue to dry out."

  Environment

  Jul 24, 2022
• Dramatic decrease in Okanagan wildfires compared to last year

  To date, the centre has seen 63 fires for a total of 100 hectares burned. Last year at this time 41,856 hectares were burned through 151 wildfires.

  Environment

  Jul 1, 2022
• Open fire ban lifted in Saskatchewan

  An open fire ban in Saskatchewan has been lifted, but burn restrictions are in place at some provincial parks.

  Canada

  May 25, 2018
• Rain in forecast to bring minor relief to fire risk in Saskatchewan

  After record-breaking heat in Saskatchewan on Tuesday and a tinder dry start to the month of May, rain is finally in the forecast. Parts of the province could see upwards of 25 millimeters of rain, and although it won't cure the drought, it will offer some relief.

  Weather

  May 16, 2018
• Saskatchewan issues fire ban heading into long weekend

  Open fires banned on all Crown land, provincial parks and recreation site, and burn notification areas from the Churchill River south to the U.S. border.

  Canada

  May 15, 2018
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• Winnipeg fire crews respond to multiple grass and brush fires Tuesday

  Winnipeg fire departments responded to more significant grass and brush fires Tuesday.

  Fire

  May 9, 2018
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• Winnipeg fire crews respond to numerous wildland fires Monday and Tuesday

  Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service responded to numerous significant wildland fires on Monday, May 7, and overnight on Tuesday, May 8.

  Fire

  May 8, 2018