A total open-air burn ban is now in place across the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville, including the City of Brockville. The ban came into effect on March 26, 2020 and will continue until further notice.

It applies to all open-air fires, including agricultural burns, brush piles, burn barrels, campfires, cooking fires, consumer fireworks and other types of outdoor burning,

The ban is a precautionary measure to prevent additional strain on fire services throughout the county during the COVID-19 pandemic.