Nesquehoning residents should again refrain from burning.

John McArdle, borough emergency management coordinator and Nesquehoning Hose Company fire chief, announced that the borough has implemented a burn ban, effective until further notice.

The return to a burn ban is due to the dry spring the area has been experiencing, which has elevated the risk of brush fires.

The combination of low humidity, breezes and dry foliage creates the possibility of brush fires spreading quickly.

According to the National Weather Service, the region has not had a soaking rainfall in over five weeks.

Thunderstorms and pop-up downpours do not contribute to relief because the dry ground does not have time to allow the water to soak in, causing runoff and flooding.

McArdle said that until conditions improve, residents should not burn outside.

Nesquehoning joins Summit Hill, which issued a burn ban earlier this week as well.