NEWS RELEASE
CITY OF ELLIOT LAKE
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Fire Chief John Thomas announced today that due to the COVID-19 pandemic and to maintain physical distancing requirements, there is a fire ban in effect immediately in the City of Elliot Lake.
The fire restriction means that no burning or open flame is allowed. This means:
• No burning permits will be issued
• No campfires
• No burning in outdoor fireplaces
• No burning in outdoor fire pits
• No incinerator burning
• No brush or slash burning
Any person setting an open air fire shall be responsible and liable for costs and could be liable to a fine of $500.
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