NEWS RELEASE
TOWNSHIP OF RAMARA
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Effective at 3 p.m. today, the Township of Ramara will lift the fire ban due to significant rainfalls and improvement in air quality.
The fire danger rating will move to a Moderate level, but if dry conditions become a concern in the future, another Fire ban may be required. Open air burning, including small campfires, is now permitted, but residents are reminded to be extra cautious as surrounding grasses and dry branches can easily ignite.
The Township reminds residents that all burning regulations in Ramara still apply.
The burning regulations are as follows:
• Fire cannot be larger than 1m x 1m x1m.
• The responsible person must attend to the fire at all times.
• A form of an extinguisher must be close by, i.e. a garden hose or a bucket of water.
• The fire must be a minimum of 15 feet from all structures and/or combustibles (shed, shrubs, decks).
Smoke from the fire must not affect your neighbours' rights to enjoy their property.
We ask residents who have a burning complaint to please call 705-484-5374 ext. 253 during regular business hours or call 705-325-5201 after hours. For more information about the Township of Ramara's Burning By-law and the Fire Rating, please visit the website.
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