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During the forest fire season lighting a fire within
300 metres of forest land is only permitted under the authority of a permit
to burn. Permits to burn can be obtained at forestry and wildlife offices located throughout
the province during the forest fire season. Information on the dates and
duration of the forest fire season is available at local forestry and wildlife
offices.
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During the forest fire season a person may light a fire in a
prepared location in a provincial, national, municipal or private park that has facilities
to contain open pit fires. However, open or outdoor fires are not permitted at any
location in regions where the fire weather index is designated at high or extreme.
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All coals used during barbequing or as part of any other burning
unit must be totally extinguished before being discarded. When discarding of coals it
is important to remember to do so in a manner which will not result in the starting of
a fire.
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In accordance with provincial forest fire regulations persons
travelling through forest land during the forest fire season on an all-terrain or
motorized vehicle are required to have the vehicle fitted with a muffler and a screening
or baffling device which prevents the escape of sparks or particles of burnt carbon.
In addition, they are required to be equipped with a fire extinguisher containing a
minimum of 227 grams of ABC class fire retardant.
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The following is important safety information to adhere to when
using an outdoor wood burning unit. Please ensure:
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the unit is made entirely of non-combustible material; |
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the unit completely contains the fire; |
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the unit is screened to prevent the escape of sparks and other
burning material; |
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the unit rests on legs or supports, placed on a non-combustible
area of no less than 1.5 square metres; |
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the unit is located a minimum of 3.5 metres from the nearest woods,
brush or other flammable material. |
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