Resources tagged with 'burn restrictions'

Issues burning permits for Category 2, 3 and 4 fires to those who wish to use outdoor fire pits/fireplaces or to dispose of grasses, brush, leaves or other woody debris during fire season (March 15th to November 15th).

Permits are not required for Category 1 fire (burning domestic brush) and campfires, but the fire restrictions must be checked each day prior to burning.

Exceptions - the following communities issue burn permits at their local municipal office:

• Souris
• Three Rivers (Georgetown)
• Three Rivers (Montague)
• Stratford
• Charlottetown
• Cornwall
• Kensington
• Summerside
• Miscouche
• Alberton

Website provides information about the current Fire Weather Index across Epekwitk / PEI.

The index establishes the risk of forest or brush fires and if there are any burn restrictions based on the current weather and other environmental factors.

The index is updated daily at 2pm during fire season in Epekwitk / PEI, March 15th to November 15th.