The County of Prince Edward is under a partial burn ban throughout the municipality due to the dry ground coverage conditions that include dormant/dry grass that is easily ignited when exposed to fire.
There was a higher number of fires on Sunday, March 23 related to unsupervised burning activities.
The municipality reminds the public that illegally burning garbage violates By-law 77-2021. Violations of the by-law may result in cost recovery for services rendered by fire services.
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.
- 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.
