The City of Owen Sound's Fire and Emergency Services Department has lifted the city-wide open-air burn ban that was issued on July 5th.

In 2017, Council approved an open-air fire By-law that permitted residents to have open fires on their property.

The lift on the burn ban is due to the recent rain and should drought like conditions return, Fire and Emergency Services may re-issue the ban. Residents are asked to continue to exercise caution with open-air fires.

For additional by-law information and other helpful fire prevention tips, please visit https://www.owensound.ca/en/fire-emergency-services.aspx.

source: media release, City of Owen Sound