Niagara Falls Joins Growing List of Communities in Issuing a Fire Ban

Niagara Falls joins growing list of communities in issuing a fire ban

Niagara Falls fire Chief Jo Zambito has issued a fire ban across the municipality as extremely dry conditions continue across the city

Hamilton, Niagara Region issue fire bans as risk of fires 'extreme'

Several cities and towns in the Niagara Region have issued fire bans due to prolonged dry conditions. The ban comes after Natural Resources Canada deemed parts of the Niagara region in "extreme" risk of fires. Hamilton also issued one Tuesday.

Fort Erie Puts Fire Ban in Place Due to Extreme Heat

“With this heat and no rain, the fire risk becomes extremely high.We’re taking this step to protect our community, property, and emergency crews during this dangerous time.”                           -Fort Erie Fire Chief Mark Schmitt.  A Fire Ban Alert from the Town of Fort Erie in Niagara, Ontario Posted Tuesday, August 12th, 2025 on Niagara At Large FORT ERIE, Ontario — Starting Tuesday, August 12 at 4:00 p.m., all open-air recreational fires…