Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services for northeastern Ontario is confirming the first wild fire of the season in the Ottawa Valley. Fire crews currently have an eight hectare fire about five kilometers southeast of Calabogie Lake under control and there is no threat to public safety.
Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services would like to remind the public to use caution when performing any outdoor burning. In order to dispose of yard waste and woody debris, we encourage you to use methods such as composting or using your local landfill. If you must burn, follow Ontario’s Outdoor Burning Regulations.
Fires are to be ignited no sooner than two hours before sunset and extinguished no later than two hours after sunrise. Always have tools/water adequate to contain the fire at the site. Know the rules for safe outdoor burning. Consult the full set of Outdoor Burning Regulations.
(Written by: Kyle Robinson)