Board of Supervisors Issues Temporary Ban on Open Burning

Due to the lack of rain and severely dry conditions, the Prince Edward County Board of Supervisors has enacted an emergency ban on all open air burning, including camp fires, until further notice.

Effective July 14, 2010, all outdoor burning and all outdoor fires on both public and private property, including camp fires, are prohibited.

The public will be notified immediately of any change in the status of the open burning ban.

To report a fire, call 911.

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News Release - Prince Edward County Issues Temporary Ban on Open Burning

Declaration of Local Emergency

Prince Edward County Ordinance, Chapter 83, Article 1

Staff Contact: Jonathan Pickett, Emergency Management, 434.392.8837