City of Stratford Issues Ban on Open-Air Fires Requiring a Permit

July 7, 2020 - Effective immediately, all open air fires that require a burn permit, as defined in By-law 5-2006, are prohibited anywhere in the City of Stratford. This does not include backyard recreational fire pits.

This fire ban is being imposed due to the extreme dryness of all vegetation in the City of Stratford and surrounding areas. Provincial forest and wild-land fire indicators are all at extreme levels. This ban will remain in effect until further notice.

Farmers operating within the city limits are encouraged to exercise extreme caution with combining, as field fires can quickly overtake equipment and neighbouring crops, and these fires can spread quickly into adjacent woodlands.

If you discover a fire in the open, it is very important that you report it immediately to 9-1-1. Do not delay reporting while attempting to extinguish the fire.

All burning permits in the City of Stratford are now suspended. No burning permits will be issued until the ban is lifted.

If you have any questions regarding this order, please contact the Stratford Fire Department at 519-271-3212.

- Stratford Fire Chief John Paradis and Deputy Fire Chief Neil Anderson