The recent rain has eased the fire hazard in Petrolia.

The Petrolia/North Enniskillen Fire Department has lifted a burn ban which was in place since Sunday.

Officials ask residents to follow the Open-Air Burning Bylaw in Petrolia and to not conduct recreational burning during any of Environment Canada’s “Air Quality Advisories”. 

Some Reminders of the Bylaw details:

• The recreational open fire is to be controlled and supervised at all times.
• The fire pit shall be confined to pit (2 feet X 2 feet) with a spark guard to limit
• flame size and reduce the spread of embers.
• Confined to an area with a minimum distance of 3 meters from and adjacent buildings or property line.
• Only burn clean dry firewood or charcoal briquettes.
• Always have a water source nearby in the event the fire needs to be extinguished.