TOTAL FIRE BAN ISSUED IN GRAVENHURST JULY 10

GRAVENHURST — The heat’s on those who spark fires now.

The Forest Fire Danger Rating has been elevated to “Extreme” for the Town of Gravenhurst.

That means a total fire ban is now in effect.

So “absolutely NO burning at any time, including fires for cooking or warmth,” says a fire department release Friday afternoon.

Fire danger rating signs across town have been changed to reflect this update.

For further information on the Forest Fire Rating and the Open Air burning bylaw, visit www.gravenhurst.ca/fire