US EditionWinnipeg implements open-air fire ban
- Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service issued a fire ban starting at 6 p.m. On Monday, May 12, lasting until 6 p.m. On May 19, banning open fires and some barbecues citywide.
- The fire ban aims to prevent wildfires during a period of high fire danger caused by warm, dry conditions that increase risk and limit firefighting resources.
- The ban prohibits solid fuel-burning appliances, including charcoal barbecues and fireworks, while allowing propane barbecues and fire tables used cautiously under city bylaw rules.
- Authorities announced a $500 fine for violations and urged residents to report fires or unsafe burning behaviors to 911 or 311, emphasizing public safety during the ban.
- This temporary measure reflects ongoing monitoring of fire risks and aims to reduce human-caused fires in Winnipeg amid extreme dry weather and warm temperatures.
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