Citing recent rain and favourable weather conditions in the forecast, Niagara-on-the-Lake Fire & Emergency Services has lifted the open-air burn ban after it was enacted on Aug. 11.

The burn ban was lifted at noon on Friday, after it was in effect for nearly two weeks in NOTL, as well as several municipalities in the surrounding area, including St. Catharines, Niagara Falls, Fort Erie and more.

With the ban no longer in effect, all open-air burning, including cooking fires, consumer and display-type fireworks and any other type of outdoor burning is now allowed.

The town thanks its residents for their patience and co-operation.

Residents with questions can call the town at 905-468-3266.