THUNDER BAY – Outdoor burning hours are being shortened as the days grow longer.
Starting on May 1, outdoor burning hours revert to 5 p.m. to midnight, Thunder Bay Fire Rescue advises.
They had been extended in December of 2020 from noon until midnight.
“The outdoor burning hours were extended from 12 pm to 12 am to allow families to have fires during the day while it was still light out,” said fire chief Greg Hankkio. “We’re going back to original hours as the days are becoming longer.”
Residents need to respect public health rules prohibiting outdoor gatherings with members outside of one’s household, Hankkio added.
Permits are required for outdoor burning. With fire stations closed to the public due to COVID-19, permits can be accessed at the TBFR website.
