Fire Ban for SJRFD Jurisdiction: June 20, 2024

The St. John’s Regional Fire Department wishes to advise all citizens that due to the number and severity of wildfires in Labrador and the provincial fire ban that has been put in place across Newfoundland and Labrador, a fire ban is being implemented within the Region which includes the City of St. John’s, City of Mount Pearl, and Town of Paradise. This is to reduce the risk of forest fires and to support the efforts of wildfire suppression teams currently actioning active fires. The fire ban that is currently in effect will be evaluated and updated by Friday, June 28, 2024. This includes backyard firepits, chimineas, charcoal BBQs and open fires. Propane firepits and barbeques are permitted.

In the meantime, SJRFD are asking people to be fire safe when using propane firepits and barbeques, to keep a hose or fire extinguisher handy and follow manufacturers requirements regarding clearances from combustible materials.