2006-07-27
Author: AM 1250/ Mix 96 FM News
A couple of municipalities in Manitoba have issued burning bans as a result of the hot, dry conditions.  But, don't expect the city of Steinbach to follow suit.  Fire chief Mark Loewen says it would really be pointless for the city to announce such a ban because city bylaws already prohibit open fires.  One municipality has gone as far as to ban all fires even those in pits.  Loewen says there may be some merit in such a ban, but he says a lot of damage can be prevented by simply using common sense.