WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) has imposed a temporary ban on issuing open-air burn permits because of low ground moisture and high winds.
This ban is put in place to prevent spread of fire, and will be lifted as soon as environmental conditions improve.
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The WFPS said backyard fires or other outdoor receptacles are not permitted when the wind speed exceeds 25 km/h.
For more information on open-air burn permits, you can check out the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service’s website.
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