Due to dry conditions in the Kawartha Lakes area, a burn ban is now in effect. Firefighters have put out 6 grass fires in just one week. Global News said, "Jones said it’s likely two of the six grass fires that firefighters have fought was caused by someone carelessly disposing of his or her cigarette." For everyone's safety, please take this burn ban seriously and properly discard any cigarettes. Hopefully the ban will be lifted in two weeks. We will keep you updated!
City of Kawartha Lakes firefighters have been busy putting out half a dozen grass fires in the region during the past week. Deputy Fire Chief Terry Jones describes them as “major,” and attributes the situation to dry conditions and fields of dead grass throughout the region. It’s prompted the municipality to join Cramhae and Brighton townships in issuing a burn ban, prohibiting residents from burning garbage and debris or having campfires on the property.
Due to dry conditions in the Kawartha Lakes area, a burn ban is now in effect. Firefighters have put out 6 grass fires in just one week. Global News said, "Jones said it’s likely two of the six grass fires that firefighters have fought was caused by someone carelessly disposing of his or her cigarette." For everyone's safety, please take this burn ban seriously and properly discard any cigarettes. Hopefully the ban will be lifted in two weeks. We will keep you updated!