The County of Prince Edward will be under a full burn ban throughout the municipality from midnight on Friday, April 25 until 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, April 26.
Limited firefighters will be available throughout the day on Friday, April 25 as they attend the funeral of Jim Young, Deputy Fire Chief for the City of Bellevile and former long-serving firefighter in Prince Edward County.
The burn ban will reduce the risk of fires that require a response during this period of reduced staffing levels.
Please note: firefighters will still be available to respond to fires and other emergencies. If you experience a fire or emergency, dial 911. Under a full burn ban, all fires including campfires, burn barrels, chimeneas, brush piles and yard waste are restricted. Cooking devices that are designed to cook food with wood pellets or charcoal, such as smokers or grills, are permitted for use. Any cooking devices, outdoor fireplaces and fuel fired appliances that use propane or natural gas are also exempt from the burn ban.
- All burn permits have been placed under restriction and the electronic system will not permit anyone to activate their permit for burning.
- 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.
