Many more area communities including Burks Falls, Magnetawan, Sundridge and Kearney are under open burning bans.

Camp Fires are allowed in these areas for cooking or warmth only but no fireworks and open air burning are allowed.

The fire hazard in these areas is high.

All open air burning is banned until further notice in North Bay. And that means no fireworks, no recreational open burning and no fires for cooking or warmth.

You can add South River and Machar Township to the list of communities that have fire concerns.

Campfires are being allowed but fireworks are prohibited and the current rating is high.

No burning permits will be issued.

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