Pelham issues Fire Ban due to air quality conditions
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 15, 2026
Pelham, ON – Effective Wednesday July 15, 2026, Town of Pelham Fire Chief Bob Lymburner has declared an open-air burn ban due to diminishing air quality as a result of the ongoing wildfires in Northwestern Ontario.
There will be no open-air burning or fireworks permitted in the Town of Pelham until further notice.
Fire Chief Bob Lymburner is reminding the public that open air burning is prohibited during air quality advisories.
All open-air fires and fireworks are prohibited during a fire ban and all open-air burn permits are temporarily suspended. The ban applies to agriculture burns, brush pile burns, recreational fires, burn barrels, outdoor fireplaces/chimneys, or any other fires set in open-air.
The only exception to this ban is cooking fires within approved campgrounds. Cooking fires are permitted on campsites from 12 p.m. to 12 a.m. only. After midnight, all fires must be completely extinguished.
Open-air fires can spread through dry vegetation with alarming speed. Therefore, if an open-air fire is discovered it is very important to immediately dial 9-1-1 and report it.
For more information on open-air burning and general fire safety, visit: www.pelham.ca/fire
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