Both Belleville and Quinte West have issued total burn bans, effective immediately.
Under a total burn ban, open-air burning, including all campfires and brush burning, is prohibited.Cooking devices such as barbecues are still permitted, but residents are advised to use caution when using these devices.
The measure was put in place due to ongoing dry and hot conditions, in order to prevent possible fires. Fires can spread quickly and be hard to contain when the area is this dry.
The ban will remain in effect until further notice.