Full Notification

All Outdoor Fires are Prohibited

Due to the ongoing drought, low humidity, and dry leaves on the ground, all outdoor fires are prohibited until further notice.  This includes leaf and brush pile burning on private property, bonfires, wood, kindling, gas, and pellet fire pits, fireworks, and any use of flame outdoors that has potential to throw sparks or ignite combustible material.  This prohibition is enacted for the Town of Essex in alignment with the Governor’s Declaration of a State of Emergency.  Refer to Town of Essex website at https://www.essexct.gov/ for additional information.