Fire ban in Elliot Lake and Blind River – check with your local municipal or First Nation band office for status

Fire Chief John Thomas and Acting Fire Chief Bruce
Brisbois announced today that effective 12:00 a.m. May 30, 2023, due to no rain and extremely dry conditions, there is a Fire Ban in effect in Elliot Lake and Blind River.
The Fire Ban means that no burning or open flame is allowed. This means:
 All burning permits are suspended.
 No campfires.
 No burning in outdoor fireplaces.
 No burning in outdoor fire pits.
 No incinerator burning.
 No brush or slash burning.
Any person setting an open-air fire shall be responsible and liable for costs and could be liable to a fine