Partial burn ban in effect
The County of Prince Edward will be under a partial burn ban throughout the municipality beginning Saturday, July 5.
The burn ban is in place due to the extremely dry conditions. The partial burn ban will protect the health and safety of Prince Edward County fire fighters from preventable fire events.
The municipality reminds the public that illegally burning garbage violates Open Air Burning By-law 77-2021. Violations of the by-law may result in cost recovery for services rendered by Prince Edward County Fire & Rescue.
All burn permit holders and anyone having a fire should read the burning restrictions and follow the by-law when setting an open-air fire.
- Under a partial burn ban, burning is restricted to a container with a screened top or a small campfire. Propane-fueled appliances such as BBQs and fire tables are exempted from the Open-Air Burning By-law.
- Brush fires will not be permitted during this time. Fireworks are not governed under the municipal open air fire by-law.
- Prince Edward County Fire and Rescue reminds residents that a burn permit is required for all open-air burning. Learn more.
- The fire chief evaluates weather and ground conditions to determine the necessity of a burn ban. When conditions improve, the ban will be updated.
- The burn status can be checked anytime by calling 1.833.376.1011 or by visiting the County website.
- 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.
Please note: The County of Prince Edward provides this information as a service to the general public. While we do our best to provide accurate information, construction projects and associated service disruptions are subject to change based on weather, road, traffic, and other uncontrollable conditions.