Starting next month, the Town of Essex will roll out a new online application for residents planning open air fires.
Fire Chief Rick Arnel says the new process is fast, easy and available 24 hours a day.
After filling out the form, residents must agree to the terms of the town's open air bylaw.
"If in doubt, call before you burn," says Arnel.
Residents with questions are urged to call Essex Fire Station #1 at 519-776-7132.
The online burn permit program will begin August 7 on the town's website.