Fire Ban In Place South of Churchill River

Fire Ban In Place South of Churchill River

Wednesday, May 18, 2011 at 15:57

Saskatchewan Environment says extreme fire hazards have forced it to issue a ban on all open fires in or within 4.5 kilometres of the Provincial Forest south of the Churchill River system.

The ban includes all provincial parks and recreation sites within that area, as well as Clearwater River Provincial Park.

The province also says all burning permits are suspended until the ban has been lifted.

However, the use of self-contained heating devices, pressurized stoves, or charcoal briquettes used in a government-approved firebox will be permitted.

The ban will remain in effect until further notice.

A similar ban has been instituted in the Town of La Ronge, the Village of Air Ronge and the adjoining Lac La Ronge Indian Band reserves.