Effective June 5th, 2023, The York County Commissioners have enacted resolution 2023-12, which is a 30 day burn ban in response to the drier than normal conditions with a high potential for wildfires. Open burning is defined as the ignition and subsequent burning of any combustible material (garbage, leaves, grass, vegetation, etc.) outdoors in a burn barrel (screened or unscreened) or on the ground. The use of gas or propane stoves, charcoal grills, or use of tobacco products outside are not prohibited in any manner by this resolution and can continue as normal. Campfires in designated state, federal, or Department of Environmental Protection licensed campgrounds, are allowed in fire rings that confine and contain the campfire. 

Violation of this resolution will be a summary offense and will be enforced by municipal and state police. The 1st offense is a $100 fine, the second offense is a $200 fine, and the third and subsequent offense will be a $300 fine each time. The burn ban will be reviewed periodically throughout the 30 days by the York County Office of Emergency Management and the Fire Chief's Association to determine if the ban can be lifted earlier due to changing weather conditions.

We ask that all residents cooperate with the burn ban as the drier than normal conditions have created a dramatic risk for fires to spread. If there are any questions or inquiries, please email ttczech@yorkcountypa.gov .