July 7, 2023: NBP continues to be under a COMPLETE FIRE BAN and within a Provincial Restricted Fire Zone

Due to the extreme forest fire hazard, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry has declared a Restricted Fire Zone for the entire fire region of Ontario (Zones 1 to 36). The Restricted Fire Zone is in effect until further notice. Restricted Fire Zones help protect public safety. Open air burning, including campfires, is not permitted within the boundaries of a Restricted Fire Zone. Portable gas or propane stoves may be used for cooking and warmth BUT must be handled with extreme caution. All burning permits are suspended. Visit Ontario.ca/forest fire for more details and follow us on Twitter @ONforestfires.

All open-air burning permits, agricultural burn permits, and fireworks permits are suspended. 

During this fire ban, the following activities are STRICTLY PROHIBITED:

• Campfires and recreational fires, except those taking place in organized campgrounds.
• Open-air burning of any kind, including brush clearing, burn barrels, chimineas, and fire pits.
• Consumer fireworks displays or the use of pyrotechnic devices.
• Use of outdoor fire appliances, such as fireplaces, wood-burning stoves, and outdoor ovens.
• All fire permits are immediately suspended.

We kindly request residents and visitors to adhere to these fire restrictions to ensure the safety of our communities.