Partial burn ban in effect in PEC

Officials in Prince Edward County are urging people to practice fire safety as the heat wave creates dangerous conditions in Quinte. Prince Edward Cou...

Officials in Prince Edward County are urging people to practice fire safety as the heat wave creates dangerous conditions in Quinte. Prince Edward County Fire and Rescue has implemented a partial burn ban, effective immediately, due to an extreme fire weather index and forecasted extreme heat across the region. Under the partial burn ban, open-air burning is restricted to a container with a screened top or a small campfire.

Consumer fireworks are not permitted during this time. All burn permit holders and anyone planning to have a fire are urged to review the burning restrictions and follow the Open-Air Burning By-law 77-2021. Key Information: - A burn permit is required for all open-air burning.

- Burning is limited to a container with a screened top (burn barrel) or a small campfire. - Consumer fireworks are prohibited during partial and full burn bans. - Propane-fueled appliances, such as barbeques and fire tables, are exempt from the by-law.

- As the fire risk changes, the burn ban status will be adjusted accordingly. To check the burn ban status: Call 1.833.376.1011 or visit the County website.

To report illegal burning: Call 613.476.2345 immediately at the time of the complaint. For emergencies, dial 911. Residents are reminded that violations of the by-law may result in a fine and cost recovery for services rendered by Prince Edward County Fire & Rescue.