Bucks County Issues Temporary Ban On Open Burning

DOYLESTOWN, PA — A temporary burn ban will take effect Sunday for all of Bucks County.

Issued on Friday by a resolution of the Bucks County Board of Commissioners, the ban will last 30 days.

The ban prohibits open fires, including the incineration of garbage, leaves, grass, twigs, litter, paper and other materials whether in burn barrels, fire rings or on the ground.

The temporary ban comes at the urging of top municipal fire officials from throughout Bucks County who requested the measure in response to the extended period of dry conditions affecting the area.

The ban does not prohibit the use of propane or gas stoves, charcoal briquet grills, or the use of tobacco in any form. Campfires in campgrounds are allowed in fire rings that confine and contain the campfire, and where all flammable materials have been removed for a radius of 5 feet.

Under state law, a violation of this ban is a summary offense punishable by fines starting at $100 for a first offense. Click here to read the full resolution.