Wednesday May 31st, 2023.
FIRE BAN IN EFFECT FOR M’CHIGEENG FIRST NATION
Due to extremely dry conditions, a fire ban is going into effect for the M’Chigeeng First Nation effective immediately, May 31st, 2023, until further notice.
Interim Fire Prevention Officer, Andrew Corbiere has stated that no burning or open flame is allowed.
This means:
All burning permits are suspended.
No campfires.
No burning in outdoor fireplaces.
No burning in outdoor fire pits.
No incinerator burning.
No brush or slash burning.
The current fire danger ratings are high to extreme across northern Ontario.