A total burn ban is in effect for the Belleville and Quinte West regions.
Open air burning, including all campfires and brush burning, are not allowed effective immediately and until further notice.
Quinte West Fire and Emergency Services says it issued its burn ban due to ongoing dry conditions in the area.
Residents will be notified once the ban is lifted.
Environment Canada has issued a Special Air Quality Statement as smoke encapsulates the Quinte Region.
The weather agency says high levels of air pollution are expected as smoke from nearby wildfires continues to carry.
