Sudburians can light up their long weekend

According the a Greater Sudbury bylaw, masonry or steel containers covered by a fine mesh screen, as well as clay outdoor fireplaces may be used to burn grass, leaves, twigs and dry firewood without a permit. Yvon Theriault/CBC

Some good news for long-weekend revellers — the fire ban has been lifted in Greater Sudbury.

People are reminded to abide by the city's Open Air Burning bylaw, however.

The bylaw restricts the location of campfires, including fires contained in a burn barrel or chimney pot, to at least six metres from any building or structure — and at least five metres from any forest or woodland. Citizens are also prohibited from burning thatch on residential lawns.

For more information, phone the city at 3-1-1.