City-wide Burn Ban in Effect for Pickering

Due to prolonged high temperatures and to support the ongoing safety of our community, the City has implemented a burn ban, effective immediately and until further notice.

• All agricultural burn permits are suspended until the ban is lifted.
  
  
• Propane and natural gas BBQs are allowed for cooking. They must only be used on non-combustible surfaces and kept safely away from structures and dry vegetation. Pickering Fire Services urges residents to refrain from non-essential outdoor cooking using charcoal or woodfired appliances due to the elevated risk.
  
  
• Chimineas, bonfires, and wood-burning appliances remain prohibited in Pickering. Propane or natural gas fire bowls and fire tables should not be used while the burn ban is in effect.
  
  
• If you smoke, ensure your cigarette is fully extinguished and properly disposed of in a deep, sturdy ashtray before walking away. Outdoors, fires can quickly escalate, often leading to significant and widespread damage.

This ban is a protective measure to help prevent accidental fires and ensure emergency services remain available for those who need them most.