The Woodstock Fire Department has ended the 4-day open-air burn ban.
Woodstock - The City of Woodstock has lifted the temporary fire ban on all open-air fires.
The cooler temperatures combined with rain expected in the forecast were the main reasons provided for why this 4-day ban came to an end.
Permits will still be required for residential open-air fires. Permitted fires must be contained within an approved fire pit located on a non-combustible surface, be smaller than 60 cm x 60 cm and 45 cm high, at least 4m from any building, property line, trees/hedges, or any other combustible material, and are only allowed between 4 p.m. – 11 p.m
Those with questions are asked to contact the Woodstock Fire Department.
---
WOODSTOCK- The Woodstock Fire Department has issued a ban on all open-air burning within the municipality.
The ban is in place due to the current dry conditions and the special air quality statement issued by Environment Canada.
The ban applies to all recreational and agricultural burning.
It does not affect manufactured appliances such as barbeques or other propane fueled devices.
There is currently no end date of when the ban will be lifted but the ongoing conditions will be monitored.
FIRE BAN in @cityofwoodstock! Due to current dry conditions and the special air quality statement issued by Environment Canada, WFD is issuing a complete ban on all open-air burning within the municipality. https://t.co/MhA3GbmcoP pic.twitter.com/ERJyqVEdpr
— Woodstock Fire Dept (@WoodstockFireDe) June 7, 2023

3rd Annual Running with the Bulls Shines
Mischief in Tillsonburg is Under Investigation
Upgrades Completed for Woodstock Disc Golf Course
OPP Enforcement for Civic Holiday Weekend
Woodstock Candidate Profile - Anthony Scalisi
Drug Trafficking Investigation Leads to Charges
EZT Candidate Profile - Don Chowan
Oxford County Requesting Public Input
Norwich Man Charged in Brant County
SPWH Wants You to Know Drinking Risks
Charges Laid after Truck Hits Bridge
Ingersoll Candidate Profile - Mike Tucker
Motorcyclist Killed in Oxford Collision
Tip Tuesday with the Oxford OPP - July 2026
Oxford OPP Briefs - July 28th, 2026
Cat Thrown from Vehicle in Norfolk County
Environment Canada Issues Yellow Watch for Thunderstorms
Oxford Mosquito Traps Tests Positive for West Nile
Woodstock Candidate Profile - Sandeep Sidhu
Comments
Add a comment