Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives

CROP RESIDUE BURNING ADVISORY (MR 77/93)

Until July 31, 2012, daytime burning of crop residues and non-crop herbage is permitted in all municipalities under the following conditions:

• Burning must occur between sunrise and sunset of the same day. Nighttime burning is illegal.
• Burning must be supervised at all times.
• Adequate fireguards must be in place to prevent the spread of the fire.
• Smoke from the fire must not reduce visibility on a highway or pose an unreasonable hazard to public health.
• Burning in the “Burning Permit Areas” requires a permit issued by Manitoba Conservation. Permits issued by other local authorities may be required.
• For more information visit www.manitoba.ca, contact your nearest GO Office, or call 745-5646.

To report illegal or unsafe burning, contact your nearest Manitoba Conservation office or the Emergency Response line at 204-944-4888.

Date: November 16, 2011                                                               Mike Wroblewski