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Some fire bans lifted in the region

Julia DeJong
By Julia DeJong

Some total fire bans have been lifted in the region.

Municipalities who have lowered their bans include Township of Madawaska Valley, Killaloe-Haggarty-Richards, Brudenell-Lyndoch-Raglan, North Algona Wilberforce, Bonnechere Valley and Laurentian Valley.

Nighttime campfires only are permitted, between 7 p.m. and 7 a.m.

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Madawaska Valley Fire Chief Corwin Quade defines “small” by around two feet by two feet.

For more information about fire bans in your area, visit your municipality’s website.

Julia DeJong
Julia DeJong
Julia is a graduate of Carleton University with a combined honours degree in journalism and humanities. She has published work with Carleton’s independent newspaper, The Charlatan, and completed internships with Blackburn Media and CBC Ottawa. Originally from Huron County, Ont., Julia now lives in Bancroft.

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