Due to this spring’s dry conditions and the current weather forecast calling for very minimal precipitation with gusting winds this week, the RM of Hanover has implemented a fire ban for the entire municipality, effective at 12 p.m. (Tuesday, April 14, 2015).
The fire ban targets the intentional setting of fires in grass and brush.
Fires in enclosed backyard fire pits are permitted and must be supervised at all times, however ratepayers are reminded to use caution and should not start a backyard fire in the approved pits if wind velocity is in excess of 32 kph.
The ban will run through until conditions improve. Persons who contravene this ban and are found guilty of starting a fire may be subject to stiff fines and penalties.
The RM of Hanover Fire Ban follows suit to the bans already declared in the neighbouring RM’s of Stuartburn, Ritchot, Tache, La Broquerie and Ste. Anne, in addition to the Province of Manitoba’s cancellation of all burning permits.
Residents are asked to check up on the municipal website and the 5 community electronic billboards for up to date municipal news and fire ban status.
