Put a stop to grass fires!

Every Spring, as soon as the snow is gone, grass fires begin. We are asking all community members to stop lighting grass fires.

Grass fires DO NOT control weeds.
The weeds deposited their seeds into the surrounding soil last fall. Burning creates an ideal bare soil bed for the seeds to germinate.

Grass fires DO NOT improve your yard.
Burning actually reduces grass yield 50 to 70 percent. The new grass will be the same colour whether burning took place or not. It just appears greener due to the contrast against the bare, blackened ground.

Grass fires DO cause harm.
- Grass fires can cause harm to those around them. When fires spread, they endanger small animals and their habitats.
- Grass Fires can spread to nearby properties and cause damage.
- Grass Fires cause poor air quality and can affect community members living with breathing problems and other health issues.

We are very fortunate to have our volunteers at the Indian Brook Volunteer Fire Department. These Grass Fires can put a strain on our Fire Department and its resources.
Please help us put a stop to Grass Fires.

In case of fire, always call 911.