Board repeals Prince George emergency burn ban effective May 16

May 15, 2026

The Board of Supervisors voted to repeal the emergency open‑burning ordinance that took effect April 28, saying improved weather conditions justify lifting the restriction; roll call recorded unanimous approval.

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Supervisor Hamill moved to repeal the Board's emergency ordinance that prohibited open burning during hazardous weather conditions, saying meteorological conditions had improved. The resolution read that the ban, which took effect April 28, would be repealed effective May 16.

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