No Open Air Burns in St. Catharines Neighbourhoods

Friday, 17 April 2020 16:44

By Marcie Culbert

Don’t even think about having a backyard fire this weekend if you live in a St. Catharines neighbourhood.

The city says they’re banned urban areas, according to the Open Air Burning Bylaw.

St. Catharines firefighters responded to several illegal open-air fires last weekend.

Anyone caught breaking the rule will have to pay at least $268.

Fire Chief Jeff McCormick says having a fire close to homes, decks and sheds in an urban area could lead to a disaster.

He says the fire could get out of control and spread to neighbouring properties.

The city’s bylaw does allow for some types of burning in agricultural areas.

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