Fire Advisory in Effect

EFFECTIVE APRIL 30th, 2025 – the Summer Village of Birch Cove has imposed a Fire Advisory for the Village as follows: 

Fire hazard conditions in light and medium fuels are at a level where fires can start and grow quickly. With a significant warming trend in the weather forecast, hazards will also increase. SAFE fires in acceptable fire pits with screens, pellet smokers or other enclosed outdoor wood fired appliances as well as gas/propane stoves, and barbeques are allowed with conditions. A SAFE fire under this advisory is a CONTINOUSLY monitored fire of LIMITED size for cooking, warming or recreation, burning within an ACCEPTABLY constructed fire pit or appliance, with a spark arresting screen, no more than 1 meter in diameter and 24 inches in height, built on a noncombustible surface. No burning of any kind for any reason with winds above 15 km/hr. No burning without an acceptable extinguishing method, immediately at hand.