A fire closure order has been issued in PEI, banning all fires in the province until June 25 or further notice.
Environment, Energy and Climate Action Minister Steven Myers says the extra step is being taken to issue a fire closure order banning all outdoor burning including campfires, regardless of size of the fire or weather conditions.
Domestic brush burning continues to be banned. Also, permits are now revoked for industrial and agricultural burns, regardless of weather conditions. Campfires and bonfires are banned, including on private property and at provincial parks and campgrounds.
Provincial fire bans do not apply to the national parks, so visitors to Parks Canada facilities must follow any applicable rules set by Parks Canada.
