SJRFD issues fire ban

The St. John’s Regional Fire Department says that due to the high fire hazard rating, as identified by the Province, a fire ban is currently in effect within the rgion which includes St.John’s, Mount Pearl, and Paradise.

The fire ban will remain in effect until June 3, and will be re-evaluated on that day.

This includes outdoor wood-burning appliances, charcoal BBQs and open fires. Propane firepits and BBQs are permitted.

Residents are asked to be fire safe when using propane firepits and barbeques, to keep a hose or fire extinguisher handy and follow manufacturer’s requirements regarding clearances from combustible materials.