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Forest Fire Weather Index
The latest forest fire weather
rating for Prince Edward Island
was issued
214
hour(s) ago.
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Northeastern PEI
Nov 30 2006 08:06AM
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Central-Southeastern PEI
Nov 30 2006 08:06AM
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Western PEI
Nov 30 2006 08:06AM
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This index is valid for a maximum of 16 hours from the time of issue (
Nov 30 2006 08:06AM
).
The latest forest fire weather rating for Prince Edward Island was issued
214
hours ago.
As this rating was issued more than 16 hours ago, this rating is now out of date.
Consult the Weather Forecast
Wind speeds play a very important role in grass and forest fire spread
rates and can cause fires to jump beyond the main fire area or to spread
to tree tops. Please consult weather forecast to ensure you stay within wind
speed limitations set in burning permits.
Forest Fire Report Number
If the fire escapes, report immediately to:
911
Burning Permit Required
Frequently Asked Questions about
burning permits for open burning
On Prince Edward Island, you require a valid burning permit for any open fire
within 200 metres of burnable vegetation during the March 15th to December 1st
period. Consult your burning permit to check on the fire weather index and
wind speed conditions it states. It is an offense to burn without a valid
permit or to fail to advise your local fire department before you start the fire.
Fines for burning without valid permit are between $200 and $1000 and you are
assessed the cost of extinguishing the fire. In addition, those who cause escape
fires are liable in court for damage caused to neighbouring properties.
For more information
For more information about the fire weather rating and other Prince Edward
Island forestry issues, contact the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Aquaculture.
For additional weather information, consult our Current
Weather page.
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