The UCCM Anishnaabe Police Services is urging residents to avoid lighting grass fires, warning that even "controlled burns" can quickly endanger homes and strain vital first responder resources.
MANITOULIN鈥擳he UCCM Anishnaabe Police Services is asking all residents and community members to refrain from lighting grass fires on their property this season.
鈥淓ven a 鈥榗ontrolled burn鈥 can quickly become unpredictable, putting homes, elders and neighbours in immediate danger,鈥 a release states.
鈥淭hese unnecessary fires put an immense strain on our first responders and pull vital resources away from other life-saving emergencies. Let鈥檚 work together to protect our land and ensure our emergency services are available for those who need them most. Help us keep our communities safe, please avoid lighting grass fires.鈥