QUINCY, MI (WTVB) - As the late spring and now summer drought of 2012 continues in Branch County, you should be aware that a burning ban was put in place Thursday by Quincy Fire Chief Kurt Barve. It’s in effect for Algansee, Butler, and Quincy Townships and the Village of Quincy. No burning permits will be issued until further notice, and any violators of the burning ban could face stiff fines.