Multiple municipalities in our viewing area have prohibited all outdoor burning, amid dry weather conditions. Others are discouraging outdoor burning.

Below is a list of some towns instituting burn bans:

Carbon County

Penn Forest Township: “Effective Monday, April 13, 2026 at 12:00 AM, Penn Forest Township, Carbon County will be under a burn ban until further notice. Please help keep our community safe by complying. Even small fires can spread rapidly under current conditions.”

McAdoo(Portion that is in Carbon County): “A burn ban means NO outdoor burning of any kind due to increased fire danger and dry conditions.

During a burn ban, you CANNOT:

Burn brush, leaves, or yard waste

Have campfires or bonfires

Burn trash or debris

Use burn barrels or open pits

Conduct any open burning without proper authorization

Even small fires can quickly get out of control and put lives, homes, and our first responders at risk.

You MAY still be allowed to use:

• Propane or gas grills (check local regulations)

• Charcoal grills (use extreme caution and never leave unattended)

Please do your part to keep our community safe. If you see smoke or an unattended fire, report it immediately.

One spark is all it takes. Stay safe and respect the burn ban.”

Lehigh Valley

North Whitehall Township: “No burning in patio burners, fire rings, chimneys or any ember producing appliances. Only cooking with charcoal or propane gas is permitted until conditions improve.“

Lowhill Township: “Please do not burn at this time. If you have any questions, please contact the municipal building at 610-298-2641.”

Lynn Township: “Lynn Township burn ban is effective Saturday, 4/11 starting at 08:00, until weather conditions improve. Please follow social media platforms to stay up-to-date with conditions and other future notifications.”

Allen Township: “There is currently a burn ban in effect in Allen Township. No outside open burning of any kind is allowed until further notice.”

Washington Township(Northampton County): “The DCNR has listed us in a Moderate Fire Danger. Weather is now favoring wildland fire danger and spread.”

Lower Saucon Township said it strongly discourages outdoor burning.

“Be sure to properly extinguish or dispose of any potential ignition sources, including smoking materials such as cigarette butts,” Lower Saucon Rescue said in its Facebook post.

Berks County

Amity Township: “Due to dry conditions and increased wildfire risk, Amity Township has issued a Burn Ban effective immediately and until further notice. All outdoor burning is prohibited, including: Fire pits and recreational fires, Burning of yard waste or brush, Any open burning

“These precautions are necessary to help prevent brush fires and protect our community and emergency responders. The Township will continue to monitor conditions. We appreciate everyone’s cooperation in helping keep Amity Township safe. Updates will be posted here when the burn ban is lifted.”

Birdsboro: “There is a burn ban in effect for Birdsboro until further notice.”

The Central Berks Fire Company on Sunday urged people to be careful, amid the dry conditions.

In a post last week, the Township of Spring Fire Rescue Services said outdoor burning was strongly discouraged and increased awareness of ignition source control such as smoking material disposal should be practiced.