Partial burn ban lifted

AUG. 21: All open air fires permitted. The partial burn ban has been lifted after all criteria have been met for open air burning.

AUG. 18: A partial burn ban will come into effect as of 12 a.m. Friday, Aug. 18 due to the forecast of high winds.

Under a partial burn ban, burning is restricted to a container with a screened top or a small campfire. Propane fueled appliances such as barbecues and fire tables are exempted.

AUG. 13: All open air fires permitted. The burn ban has been lifted after all criteria have been met for open air burning.

AUG. 9: UPDATE A partial burn ban is now in effect as winds on August 9 are forecasted to exceed of 25 km/h with gusts greater than 35 km/h.

• Under a partial burn ban, burning is restricted to a container with a screened top or a small campfire. Propane fueled appliances such as barbecues and fire tables are exempted from the open-air burning bylaw.
• Prince Edward County Fire and Rescue reminds residents that a burn permit is required for all open air burning.
• The fire chief evaluates weather and ground conditions to determine the necessity of a burn ban. When conditions improve, the ban will be updated.

AUG. 7: Due to high winds forecasted to exceed 30 km/h, a total burn ban will go into effect at 12 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 8 throughout the County of Prince Edward.

A burn ban prohibits all outdoor burning, including brushfire, campfires, and burn barrels.

The Fire Chief evaluates weather and ground conditions to determine the necessity of a burn ban. When conditions improve, the ban will be updated.

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UPDATE JULY 27: Open air fires are now permitted. The partial burn ban has been lifted after all criteria have been met for open air burning.

JULY 21: A partial burn ban has been issued throughout the municipality due to the forecast of high winds.

Under a partial burn ban, burning is restricted to a container with a screened top or a small campfire. Propane fueled appliances such as barbecues and fire tables are exempt.

The fire chief evaluates weather and ground conditions to determine the necessity of a burn ban. When conditions improve, the ban will be updated.

For more information, contact Fire Dispatch, Prince Edward County at 613.476.2345 or fire@pecounty.on.ca.
To report a complaint about illegal burning, call 613-476-2345 immediately at the time of your complaint. If your concern is an emergency, dial 911.