The Belleville Fire Department says while some other area municipalities have put burn bans in place, that’s not the case in the city, for the time being.
Senior Fire Prevention Officer Norm Mitts says based on the current weather forecast for moderate and steady precipitation over the next few days, the Belleville Fire Department is not issuing a ban at this time, but that could change.
Anyone planning for outdoor burning is reminded to buy a burn permit and follow the rules for open air burning, while exercising fire safety at all times.
A partial burn ban is in place in Prince Edward County and Centre Hastings just lifted its burn ban on Thursday.
Quinte West Fire Chief John Whelan had said this week he was considering a burn ban, but hasn’t put one in place yet.
