commzoqa.blogg.se - Middlesex township recreational burn ordinance

Municipalities use the Fire Weather Index class from their closest weather station (ours is located in Plevna, ON).

Buildup Index (BUI) - The rating of the total amount of fuel available for combustion based on the DMC and DC.įor each weather station, the collected data is consolidated into a weighted total which corresponds to a specific class of the Fire Weather Index.

Initial Spread Index (ISI) - The rating of the expected rate of fire spread based on wind speed and FFMC.

Drought Code (DC) - The average moisture content of deep, compact organic layers.

Duff Moisture Content (DMC) - The average moisture content of loosely compacted organic layers of moderate depth.

Fine Fuel Moisture Content (FFMC) - The moisture content of litter and other cured fine fuels.

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) collects data from weather stations throughout the province: Forest activities may be restricted, including open burning, industrial activities and campfires.

New fires will start easily, spread rapidly, and challenge fire suppression efforts. Caution must be used in any forest activities.Įxtremely dry forest fuels and the fire risk is very serious. New fires may start easily, burn vigorously, and challenge fire suppression efforts. Carry out any forest activities with caution.įorest fuels are very dry and the fire risk is elevated. The Fire Weather Index (FWI) is an internationally used method for determining the risk of fires in open air using a numeric rating of fire intensity.įires may start easily and spread quickly but there will be minimal involvement of deeper fuel layers or larger fuels.įorest fuels are drying and there is an increased risk of surface fires starting. Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestryįorest Fires webpage - Government of Ontarioįire Information Officer - (289) 733-1327 Reminder: It is illegal to burn anything outdoors when the Township is under a Burn Ban. Please see By-law #53-19 Open Air Burn By-Law in our list of Frequently Requested By-laws.