Officials are reminding residents that the lifting of the fire ban does not remove the requirements for an open-air burning permit. According to Kirkland Lake fire service officials, the “town of Kirkland Lake is not within a Restricted Fire Zone; therefore, effective immediately, the Municipal Fire Ban for the Town of Kirkland Lake has been lifted.” Article contentOfficials are reminding residents that the lifting of the fire ban does not remove the requirements for an open-air burning permit. All open-air burning must be conducted in accordance with BY-LAW NO. Kirkland Lake Fire Services thanks residents for their cooperation during the fire ban.