Schuylkill County has been experiencing extended periods of low humidity and insufficient rainfall, resulting in very dangerous fire conditions.
Therefore, on the recommendation of the District Forester of the Weiser Forest District, Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources , the Schuylkill County Commissioners have approved a county-wide ban on open burning that will take effect at noon on Friday April 20, 2012 and will remain in place until noon on Sunday May 20, 2012.