City of Kawartha Lakes Fire and Rescue Service has lifted the complete burn ban that was implemented for the city during the month of April. The Fire Hazard Index rating is now set at moderate.
Fire Chief Mark Pankhurst says, “I appreciate our residents’ compliance during the burn ban. Due to this, as well as cooperative weather conditions, Kawartha Lakes Fire and Rescue Service saw a vast reduction in the number of grass and brush fires that we responded to during the month of April.”
However residents are asked to be careful when disposing of smoking materials as it is still one of the main causes of accidental fires. Grass fires have the potential to cause extensive damage and injury, and also use emergency resources that could be required for other urgent situations. Chief Pankhurst added, “I would like to encourage residents that do choose to burn now that the burn ban has been lifted, to be diligent in burning safely and never leave fires unattended.”
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