Fire Safety for Landscaping and Gardening

Trim tree limbs so they don't hang over your roof, and keep eaves and gutters free of leaves and other debris that burn easily. Clear weeds, brush and other flammable vegetation at least 10 metres away from your home, and store firewood away from all structures.

Check with local authorities before burning trash or debris outside. If you do decide to burn brush, closely supervise the fire, keep a garden hose running nearby and keep children and pets far away from the area.

Grass Fires and Trash Burning

• Check with your local fire department to obtain information about burning regulations and permits.
• Burn trash and debris in a metal container with a sturdy wire-mesh cover.
• Consider the prevailing wind direction and clearance from buildings and vehicles to avoid fire spread to valuable property.
• Clear away all flammable and combustible materials for at least three metres around the container. If you are living on a farm, clear away all material away for at least 30 metres.
• Keep a rake, shovel, water and extinguisher nearby.