The province is encouraging fire safety for owners.
The latest barn fire in the Midwestern Ontario area late last week destroyed a barn between Zurich and Hensall and 1,000 pigs perished in the blaze.
The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs is re-issuing a list of best practices.
The list includes:
- Have a qualified professional complete assessments of all farm buildings
- Have all electrical equipment inspected yearly by a licensed electrical contractor, including wiring, mechanical and heating systems
- When heat lamps are required, protect the immediate area with non-combustible sheathing and keep the area around the heat lamp clear of clutter
- Avoid storing dangerous fuels and chemicals such as gasoline, cleaning fluids or solvents inside barns
- Make sure a reliable source of water is available and easily accessible by fire departments.
For a complete list of best management practices, click here.
