All outdoor burning is now prohibited within Barrie after the local fire danger rating was elevated from high to extreme Thursday.
The City of Barrie says the ban is effective immediately and aims to protect the city from accidental fires due to ongoing dry conditions.
All outdoor recreational fires , including those used for cooking, are off limits during the ban. However, rated appliances like propane and natural gas barbecues are still permitted.
Those appliances must be placed on a hard surface, deck, or non-flammable area a significant distance away from combustible materials.
Earlier today, Ramara Township elevated its fire danger rating to extreme and put a fire ban in place.
Barrie's fire ban will remain in place until further notice
The lowest daytime high forecast over the next seven days is 27 C on Tuesday, with the highest at 31 C on Sunday
Barrie doesn't have a forecast of rain above a 30 per cent probability of precipitation over the next week. There's a slight chance of showers that could come as early as Friday.
Environment Canada says that Barrie received only 13 millimetres of rain in July, much less than the average of 80.
