September 1, 2016 - An East Donald Street property owner plead guilty to illegal outdoor burning earlier this week in Provincial Offences court and was fined $250 from an incid

September 1, 2016 - An East Donald Street property owner plead guilty to illegal outdoor burning earlier this week in Provincial Offences court and was fined $250 from an incident on May 9 when a backyard bonfire was lit during the City of Thunder Bay and Ministry of Natural Resources fire ban.

"All outdoor burning is immediately suspended during any fire ban," said Deputy Fire Chief Dave Paxton. "Any outdoor burning within the City of Thunder Bay requires an annual permit and permit rules and regulations are strictly enforced."

For more information, or to apply or renew an outdoor burning permit, visit: www.thunderbay.ca/fire

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Contact:  Anthony Stokaluk, Public Education Officer - Thunder Bay Fire Rescue, 625-2802, cell 631-7033 or astokaluk@thunderbay.ca