A ban on open-air burning in North Battleford has been lifted after the danger of wildfires being reduced by rain.
“With the recent rain, the North Battleford region is no longer quite as dry and so the prohibition on open-air burning can be lifted,” said NBFD Fire Chief Albert Headrick Friday.
The nine-day ban on open-air burning was issued on Apr. 14 when it was noticed that the lack of rain or snowfall and high winds had left the region tinder dry.
Despite the removal of the open-air burning ban, Fire Chief Headrick is still urging people to be very careful both with any open-air burning and legal fire pits.
He suggests residents follow the following tips whenever they choose to use legal fire pits:
Maintain close supervision of the fire.
Have an adequate supply of water available to extinguish or control the fire.
Properly extinguish the fire after use.
Pay close attention to wind conditions and potential spark hazards.
The fire chief also advises residents to keep dry vegetation and combustibles away from buildings, be cautious with discarded smoking materials, and report any suspicious activity by fire starters to the RCMP and/or municipal enforcement.
Contact the North Battleford Fire Department at 306-445-1770 or the Rural Municipality of North Battleford Office at 306-445-3604 with any concerns or questions.
