Prince Edward County has instituted a burn ban.
Officials says the full ban is due to high winds and dry vegetation
- A total burn ban prohibits all outdoor burning including brush fires, campfires, and burn barrels.
- The Fire Chief evaluates weather and ground conditions to determine the necessity of a burn ban. When conditions improve, the ban will be updated.
- Prince Edward County Fire and Rescue remind residents that a burning permit is required for all open air burning.
- Residents can apply for an annual burning permit by visiting Fire Station 1 at 8 McDonald Drive in Picton, Shire Hall at 332 Picton Main Street or by applying online. Burning permits cost $20 and expire at the end of the calendar year (December 31, 2020).
- For more information, contact Fire Dispatch, Prince Edward County at 613.476.2345 or fire@pecounty.on.ca.
