On July 11 Mapleton Fire Chief Rick Richardson announced an open-air fire ban in the township due to lack of significant rainfall and forecasted hot, dry conditions.
There will be no open-air burning permitted in Mapleton Township until further notice.
All open-air fires are prohibited during a fire ban, including those properties that have an open-air fire permit and no further permits will be issued at this time.
This ban applies to agriculture burns, brush pile burns, recreational fires, burn barrels, outdoor fireplaces/chimineas or any other fires set in open air.
Municipal bylaws have set fines and surcharges for those violating the ban.
The only exception to the ban is cooking fires within approved campgrounds. Cooking fires are permitted on campsites from noon (12pm) to midnight (12am) only. After midnight, all fires must be completely extinguished.
If you discover a fire in the open, it is very important that you report fires immediately by dialing 9-1-1.
Anyone with questions regarding this order is urged to contact Fire Chief Rick Richardson at 519-638-3313 ext. 20.
