In case of differences between what information is displayed and the actual RFZ Order, Includes fire information, statistics, links to other relevant information and links to maps: Current Restricted Fire Zones Map ; Fire Danger Map in Ontario ; Map of Current Forest Fires in Ontario. It is used when the fire hazard is extreme and/or when fire fighting resources are stretched to capacity. the Forest Fires Prevention Act, that restricts the use of open fires in a specific area of the province.
This Restricted Fire Zones map is intended to show the general location of Restricted Fire Zones.
It is currently the designated fire region that the Ministry of Natural Resources has put under a ban. Map of Restricted Fire Zones in Ontario Note: A "Restricted Fire Zone" (RFZ) is an Order made by the Minister of Natural Resources, under the Forest Fires Prevention Act, that restricts the use of open fires in a specific area of the province. Interactive fire map. The province is putting a lid on any outdoor fires.As of Friday, the Ministry of Natural Resources has banned outdoor fires in the province’s northern area, which includes the Bruce Peninsula.That includes a ban on burning of debris, campfires, cooking fires and even an outdoor fireplace or fire pit.This will allow emergency responders to focus their efforts where they are needed most.Some municipalities were already putting burn bans in place, like Brockton, to also limit firefighter exposure to COVID-19.A total fire ban has also been implemented in Township of Kinloss, Township of West Wawanash and Township of Ashfield.It will be up to municipalities, based on their respective fire departments, on how to handle outdoor fires.In Facebook postings, the Goderich Fire Department and the Fire Department of North Huron gave residents an update on their respective situations.CORRECTION: On April 3, 2020 BlackburnNews.com reported that the entire province was under a burn ban. Residents who live in an area with a restricted fire zone cannot have an outdoor fire—this includes burning of grass, debris and campfires, even when using an outdoor fire grate, fire place or fire pit. Maps. The data described here is available for you to use. The information displayed represents an approximation based on current data in the Land Information Ontario database… This online map using Google Maps is intended to show the general location of Restricted Fire Zones. A restricted fire zone is a temporary measure for extreme situations and is lifted as soon as conditions permit. Note: A "Restricted Fire Zone" (RFZ) is an Order made by the Minister of Natural Resources, under Active Fire Data. Natural Resources' database. Find local businesses, view maps and get driving directions in Google Maps. The correction has now been made in the above article.BlackburnNews.com is a network of local newsrooms providing timely, accurate multimedia coverage of Southwestern and Midwestern Ontario.
The information displayed represents an approximation based on current data in the Ministry of It is used when the fire hazard is extreme and/or when fire fighting resources are stretched to capacity. UPDATE: Parts of Ontario now a restricted fire zone (Photo courtesey Can Stock Photo Inc. / AZALIA) By Steve Sabourin April 3, 2020 5:55am.
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Content last updated: April 21, 2017. The Forest Fire Info Map shows active fires, current fire danger and restricted fire zones in place due to high fire danger. Please note that not all fires are mapped and perimeters are not updated every day (may differ from the size reported in the table). The map now shows perimeters for some fires over 40 hectares in size. These data are used to make highly accurate perimeter maps for firefighters and other emergency personnel, but are generally updated only once every 12 hours. Data Available .
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There are two major types of current fire information: fire perimeter and hot spot data: Fire perimeter data are generally collected by a combination of aerial sensors and on-the-ground information. Online Maps; Paper Collection; Map Resources; Children's Maps; Ask a Librarian.
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Ontario's Open Data Team opengov@ontario.ca Data. the latter shall be deemed correct. Our interactive map visually shows active fires, current fire danger across the province and restricted fire zones in place due to high fire danger. Starting April 3, 2020, Ontario's entire legislated fire region will be designated a Restricted Fire Zone.