🔥 PUBLIC WARNING: LEVEL 3 (HIGH) STATE OF EMERGENCY IN EFFECT
R.M. of Cornwallis – Fire Ban Notice
Effective immediately, the Province has declared a Provincial State of Emergency. As a result, the Rural Municipality of Cornwallis is enacting the following fire prevention and safety measures to protect residents, property, and emergency responders.
🚫 Burn Permits and Motorized Vehicles
No new permits for controlled burns will be issued.
All current burn permits are suspended until further notice.
There is a complete ban on all motorized vehicles, including ATVs, at all hours within the Municipality.
🔥 Open Burning Prohibited
All forms of open burning are strictly prohibited during this time, including but not limited to:
Fireworks (commercial or consumer)
Burning of grass, leaves, crop residue, and brush
Any other uncontrolled outdoor fires
✅ Permitted Burning (With Conditions)
The following are currently allowed, with strict conditions:
Certified enclosed fire pits, fire bowls, chimineas, and other outdoor receptacles
Must have spark arrestors, grills, or mesh covering all openings
Must be under constant supervision
Must be used according to manufacturer’s guidelines
Solid fuel-burning appliances such as charcoal barbeques and smokers are permitted.
🔺 Burning in certified appliances is strongly discouraged during wind conditions exceeding 25 km/h.
📢 Important Notes
All activities must comply with municipal and provincial regulations.
These restrictions are subject to change without notice based on evolving fire risk and weather conditions.
The fire ban will remain in effect until further notice.
We thank all residents for their cooperation and vigilance during this time of increased fire danger. For updates, please monitor our website or contact the R.M. office directly.
TOTAL FIRE BAN IS IN EFFECT: PROVINCIAL STATE OF EMERGENCY
July 10, 2025 - HIGH RISK: As per the Province of Manitoba Emergency Alert System, there remains a risk for further developing fires across the province. Although these fires are currently not within our municipality, we want to be cautious of our resources and our local emergency services, who may be called to assist with wildfire operations, during the provincial state of emergency. In saying so, the R.M of Cornwallis will currently allow fires in certified appliances, but only if: Used according to manufacturer’s guidelines; and, used safely and legally within municipal and provincial regulations. Even with certified appliances, burning is discouraged when wind speeds exceed 25km/h. However, the following is still in effect until further notice: -Complete ban on ALL motorized back-country vehicles, including ATVs, at all hours within the municipality. -ALL open forms of burning are strictly prohibited within the municipality during this time. This includes, but is not limited to, fireworks; and, the burning of grass, leaves, crop residue, and bushes. -Exercise caution when outdoors. Prevent equipment caused wildfires: * Keep machinery clean and in good repair. Avoid driving/parking in long cured grass.
