UPDATE: Based on the weather forecast and improvements in air quality, fire services of Northumberland lifted the burn ban as of June 13, 2023 at 08:00 a.m.
Cobourg, ON - Tuesday, June 6, 2023 - Northumberland County Fire Chiefs have announced a fire ban for all of Northumberland starting Wednesday, June 7, 2023.
Due to dry vegetation and poor air quality, Northumberland County Fire Chiefs have determined a fire ban is necessary to ensure the continued safety of the public. Effective Wednesday, June 7 and until dry conditions and air quality improve, there is a complete fire ban in effect. The fire ban restricts all open-air fires including campfires, burn barrels, chimeneas, brush piles and yard waste.
Cooking devices that are designed to cook food with wood pellets or charcoal, such as smokers or grills, are permitted for use. Any cooking devices, outdoor fireplaces and fuel fired appliances that use propane or natural gas are also exempt from the fire ban.
For any questions regarding the fire ban or fire safety in our community, please contact the non-emergency number for your local fire department. In an emergency, call 9-1-1.
- Alnwick/Haldimand Fire Department: 905-352-1142
- Brighton District Fire Department: 613-475-1744
- Cobourg Fire Department: 905-372-9789
- Cramahe Fire Department: 905-355-1219
- Hamilton Township Fire Department: 905-372-9891
- Port Hope Fire Department: (905) 753-2230
- Trent Hills Fire Department: 705-653-1900 x.293
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