Alert level
Medium
Due to the current air quality concerns and dry conditions, an open-air burning ban is in effect in Niagara-on-the-Lake until further notice. This applies to all open-air burning, including cooking fires (with the exception of barbeques and other gas appliances), consumer and display-type fireworks, and all other forms of outdoor burning. Failure to comply may result in charges under the Ontario Fire Code and/or user fee charges for Fire Department response.