Press Release

For Immediate Release

Shuniah (May 1, 2017) At 2:15pm on Sunday, April 30, 2017, Shuniah Fire &
Emergency Services received a report of a structure fire in the 100 block of
Amethyst Harbour Road. Ontario Provincial Police reported seeing heavy black
smoke several kilometres away and notified Fire Dispatch.

Upon police arrival, they found a shed on fire and some piles of brush close to the
tree line on the property. Shuniah Fire and Emergency Services responded and
quickly knocked down the fire and prevented its spread to the bush.

The investigation is ongoing and charges are pending.

Shuniah Fire & Emergency Services would like to remind the public the that a
permit is required for all Open Air Burning and that daytime restrictions between
8am and 5pm are in effect from April 1 to October 31. Conditions of the permit
also include dimensions and location of the fire, weather considerations, and
ensuring sufficient fire suppression resources are available to extinguish the fire.

Additional information about Open Air Burning in the Municipality can be found on
our website at shuniahfire.com/burn.

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Shuniah Fire & Emergency Services

Blair Arthur, Fire Chief/CEMC
By-Law Enforcement Officer
807 983-2021
807-624-7728 Cell
807-983-2943 Fax
firechief@shuniahfire.com
shuniah@shuniah.org
Twitter: @ShuniahFire