UPDATE
Thank the rain!
The Town of Milton and the Milton Fire Department have officially lifted the burn ban. That means residents can hold open fires outdoors once again.
The burn ban has been lifted. Please continue to follow the burning rules & regulations as laid out for your permit.
🔗https://t.co/wU8f9EQP95 https://t.co/utcORuDOK6
— Milton Fire & Rescue Services (@MiltonFireON) June 12, 2023
ORIGINAL (Published on Thursday, June 8th at 6:00 a.m.)
The smoke continues to be an issue here locally with the wildfires blazing across the country.
To help limit the risk in Milton, the Town of Milton and the Milton Fire Department have officially declared a burn ban.
According to the Ontario Government, a burn ban includes:
“all burning, including grass, debris and campfires, even when using an outdoor fire grate, fire place or fire pit.”
The burn ban will be lifted once air quality improves around town. Until then, avoid any open fires outdoors.
A reminder to residents that due to the extreme weather conditions & poor air quality, a burn ban is in effect in all of Milton. pic.twitter.com/DY1oXQrKXC
— Milton Fire & Rescue Services (@MiltonFireON) June 7, 2023
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