Partial burn ban in effect
Administrator | Oct 08, 2023 | Comments 0
OCT. 14: A partial burn ban continues due to forecasted wind speeds.
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.
Prince Edward County Fire and Rescue reminds residents that a burn permit is required for all open air burning.
OCT. 8: Due to high winds forecasted to exceed 35 km/h, a burn ban is in effect as of Sunday, Oct. 8 throughout the County of Prince Edward.
A total burn ban prohibits all outdoor burning, including brushfire, campfires, and burn barrels.
Fire Chief Chad Brown 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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