A Complete Burn ban has been issued by Prince Edward County Fire & Rescue in the municipality.
The burn ban restricts all fires including campfires, burn barrels, chimeneas, brush piles and yard waste.
Officials say drought conditions have caused extremely dry conditions that will cause the rapid spread of fire. As well, Watershed levels are low which limits fire department access to non-traditional locations to access water.
The burn ban will remain in effect until PECFR has determined that the fire risk level is acceptable.
Written by Emily Chatwood
