Notice: Burn ban in Prince Edward County Alana Cameron Apr 14, 2022 | 12:31 PM NOTICE: Full burn ban issued April 14 Fire Chief Chad Brown has issued a total burn ban throughout the County of Prince Edward due to high wind conditions. A total burn ban prohibits all outdoor burning, including brushfire, campfires, and burn barrels. A special weather statement has been issued by Environment Canada warning of strong westerly winds up to 80 km/h. 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 reminds residents that a burn permit is required for all open air burning. Learn more The burn status is available at any time by calling 1.833.376.1011 or by visiting the County of Prince Edward burn permit site. For more information, contact Fire Administration for the County of Prince Edward at 613.476.2345 or fire@pecounty.on.ca.
