Level One Fire Ban in Effect

South Frontenac’s Fire Chief, Del Blakney, has declared a Level One Fire Ban in effect starting Thursday, October 24, 2024. A Level One Fire Ban means residents are not to set off fireworks and are not permitted to conduct any open-air burning; that includes grass, brush, or other combustible materials. Campfires and cooking fires are permitted during a Level One Fire Ban.

“It has been a dry October, and no substantial rain is predicted in the forecast,” says Blakney.  “The ground is extremely dry and yesterday (October 23, 2024) all eight South Frontenac Fire Stations, with the assistance from Central Frontenac, were involved in fighting two wildfires. We must be vigilant to keep South Frontenac wildlife and residents safe from wildfire.”

Fire season in South Frontenac starts April 1 and typically runs until October 31. While a Level One Fire Ban permits cooking and campfires; a Total Fire Ban prohibits all open-air burning, including that for cooking and campfires. Residents can subscribe to the Fire Ban Status page of the Township’s website to get alerts when the Fire Ban status changes. A permit is not required for open air burning, but any open air fire must be supervised at all times according to the Township’s Open Air Burning By-law.