As the wildfire risk surges across Canada, fire bans are becoming a hot topic. But what do these bans really entail, and why should you pay attention?

Fire bans are temporary restrictions put in place to help prevent human-caused wildfires. This happens during periods of high fire danger, often triggered by dry conditions, heat, or strong winds.

Each province and territory manages fire bans a little differently. But they all share a common goal: to prevent wildfires from starting in the first place.

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A FIRE BAN can restrict a range of activities, like:

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Campfires (even in designated fire pits)

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Outdoor burning of grass or debris

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Setting off fireworks

Sometimes, fire bans c

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