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Backyard bonfires and burning yard waste will be banned indefinitely in London beginning next month.

A ban on all open burns goes into effect on April 1 until further notice, city firefighters announced Wednesday.

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“The London fire department is currently operating with essential services only,” deputy fire chief Matt Hepditch said in a statement.

“We’d like to remind Londoners that yard waste is not permitted to be burned during spring maintenance.”

Exceptions to the ban include bonfires at campsites, using a barbecue to cook food, using a fire to heat asphalt or welding materials, fires at strikes sites in metal drums and fires for the use of extinguisher training or other educational purposes.