Fire Restriction in Effect Please be advised that the Ministry of Natural Resources has imposed a Fire Restriction. Restrictions Include (except in organized campgrounds and provincial parks) Having campfires (even in outdoor fire grate, fire place or fire pit) Burning grass or woody debris Using burn barrels Organized campground operators and provincial parks may allow their guests to continue enjoying campfires during a Restricted Fire Zone period provided certain strict conditions are met under the Outdoor Fires Regulation 207/96. What you can use Gas or fuel stove If you need heat for cooking or warmth in a Restricted Fire Zone, you can only use: A portable liquid fuel or gas stove (for example, barbeque), that can be turned off easily by closing a shut-off valve or lid The stove must be at least one metre away from any flammable material Charcoal You can use a charcoal installation in a restricted fire zone, only if you are within 100 metres of a permanent structure used as a dwelling and are on land that you legally occupy. Your charcoal installation must: Be at least 1 metre from any flammable material Be completely extinguished and all ashes and coals safely disposed of before installation is moved or left unattended Wood burning stove or furnace You can use an outdoor wood burning stove or furnace, only if you are within 100 metres of a permanent structure used as a dwelling and are on land that you legally occupy. Your wood burning installation must be: At least 5 metres from any forest area At least 2 metres from any flammable material Situated on bare rock, mineral, soil or other material that won’t burn and extends 2 metres around the stove or furnace in all directions Designed to be used for cooking or warmth Designed to use wood as fuel source Made entirely of non-combustible material Enclosed the fire on all sides with solid material Equipped with working spark arresting devices for all vents and chimneys