Burn ban effect as fire danger rating moves to ‘extreme’ - no open-air burning allowed

Burn ban effect as fire danger rating moves to ‘extreme’ - no open-air burning allowed

As the warmer weather continues across Ontario, the dry conditions have moved the fire danger rating for New Tecumseth to 'extreme.'

Burn ban in effect as fire danger rating moves to ‘extreme’ – no open-air burning allowed

By Brian Lockhart As the warmer weather continues across Ontario, the dry conditions have moved the fire danger rating for New Tecumseth to ‘extreme.’ The rating moved from ‘moderate’ to ‘high’ in mid-July, and as conditions have remained dry, the danger of fire has increased. Of the 19 municipalities in Simcoe County, 10 of them now have a fire danger rating of ‘extreme,’ as of July 30. Four others have a rating of ‘high,’ and five have a ratin…