County-Wide Burn Ban in Effect Beginning July 15
Effective Wednesday, July 15, 2026, the Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc, together with all Middlesex County municipalities, will implement and enforce a County-Wide Burn Ban.
During the burn ban, all open-air burning is prohibited, except for small recreational fires that comply with the Municipality's Open Air Burning By-law.
Recreational Fire Requirements
Residents choosing to have a recreational fire must ensure they meet all by-law requirements, including:
- Recreational fires are permitted between 4:00 p.m. and midnight only.
- Burn only commercially produced charcoal, briquettes, or clean, dry, seasoned wood.
- Fires must be contained within a non-combustible container or fire pit no larger than 60 cm x 60 cm (2 ft x 2 ft).
- Fires must be managed to prevent sparks, embers, or ash from escaping.
- Wood must fit completely within the fire pit or container at all times.
- Fires must be located at least 3 metres (10 feet) from combustible structures or materials.
- An appropriate extinguishing method must be readily available.
- Fires must be attended, controlled, and supervised at all times, and fully extinguished before leaving the site.
- Recreational fires are not permitted when:
- Wind speeds exceed 15 km/h
- It is raining or foggy
- A Poor Air Quality Advisory has been issued
- Property owners are responsible for ensuring smoke, sparks, and other by-products do not negatively affect neighbouring properties, people, pets, or the environment.
The Municipality appreciates residents' cooperation in helping reduce the risk of fire during dry conditions.
For more information, please contact your local Fire Prevention Officer or visit www.strathroy-caradoc.ca/fireservices
