Burn ban lifted in Richmond Hill, Vaughan

Open air burning permit still required

Yorkregion.com
July 25, 2018
Sheila Wang

Fire chiefs have lifted burn bans in Richmond Hill and Vaughan as conditions have improved.

Richmond Hill lifted the burn ban on July 25 following a significant rainfall Monday.

Residents still need to apply for an open air burning permit to set a fire in the opening air according to Richmond Hill’s Open Air Burning Bylaw. It does not include small, confined fires used to cook food on a grill or barbecue.

All fires should be supervised at all times.

Residents of Richmond Hill can apply for burning permits to Richmond Hill's Fire and Emergency Services Headquarters at: 1200 Elgin Mills Rd. E.

Residents are encouraged to call the Richmond Hill Fire Prevention Division at 905-883-5444 for more information.

In Vaughan, the fire chief has lifted the burn ban since July 17.

Residents also need to obtain a residential fire burn permit by visiting any fire station or calling the Vaughan Fire Prevention Division at 905-832-8531. The charge for a permit is $35.

Vaughan Fire and Rescue Services will continue to enforce a “zero” tolerance policy for any unauthorized burning.