Published Jun 16, 2025 • 1 minute readThe St. John’s Regional Fire Department announced on June 16, 2025 a fire ban is in effect for the communities of St. John’s, Mount Pearl and Paradise. Photo by Staff /THE TELEGRAMThe St. John’s Regional Fire Department says that due to the high fire hazard rating for the region, as identified by the provincial government, a fire ban is back in effect for areas within the region that include the City of St. John’s, City of Mount Pearl, and Town of Paradise.The fire ban will remain in effect until June 19, 2025, with an update to be provided that day.The ban includes outdoor wood-burning appliances, charcoal BBQs and open fires. Propane firepits and BBQs are permitted.The fire department is asking people to be fire safe when using propane firepits and barbeques, to keep a hose or fire extinguisher handy and follow manufacturer’s requirements regarding clearances from combustible materials.Also, the department would like to remind citizens who smoke not throw a lit cigarette butt on the ground or out of a vehicle window.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentArticle content
Fire ban back on for St. John’s, Mount Pearl and Paradise
