This is National Fire Safety and Prevention Week. As the fall weather comes on, many people are taking advantage of the cooler weather and enjoying some family time around a fire pit. Ottawa has some fairly strict regulations regarding burning in your yard. Ottawa Fire Department Fire Safety and Education Coordinator, Mike Wilson:
He adds that trash is not allowed to be burned in the fire pit, only wood, and yard debris. Have fun, enjoy your family time around the fire, roast some hot dogs, make some s’mores, but keep fire safety in mind at all times