Marie all the way to Belleville, according to provincial data. There is an extreme danger of forest fires in central and northeastern Ontario, from just north of Sault Ste. Listen to Stream iHeart Radio here on TuneIn Listen anytime, anywhere. Officials say the idea is to prevent human-caused fires at a time when dry conditions and little precipitation could help the flames spread. He says propane firepits may not be the same as a classic smoky-wood campfire, but they are allowed and provide a warm glow.Ī large part of Ontario is under a provincial fire ban due to high risk of forest fires.Īs of yesterday, most northeastern and northwestern regions of the province have been placed within a Restricted Fire Zone, meaning that open fires and the burning of grass or debris are temporarily banned. Mike Eerkes, who is a manager at Mountain Equipment Company in Edmonton, says campers have been looking at things differently. He says his company provides truckloads of firewood to national parks but this year has been hard.Īn outdoor outfitter, meanwhile, is seeing a jump in sales for propane gas-assisted outdoor firepits. 1965 gems King of the Road, Flowers on the Wall, Ive Got a Tiger by the Tail. Jade Najam, who runs a firewood company in Alberta, says sales went down more than 90 per cent in May compared to the previous year. Radio station Use app More Home Videos Photos Events About See all All your favorite country music. Choose from over 25 channels of country radio and listen now.As fire bans continue in many provinces, businesses selling camping gear and firewood are seeing a shift in demand.

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