Which NC Counties Are Still Under a Burn Ban?
Permits are required in counties where burning resumed, and local fire marshals can still impose stricter limits.
- On Sunday, May 3, the North Carolina Forest Service lifted its ban on open burning in 81 counties following improved weather conditions, though the statewide restriction initiated March 28 remains in effect for 19 counties.
- Despite the improvement, the ban remains in effect for 19 counties including Alamance, Forsyth, and Mecklenburg, where outdoor burning is still prohibited due to persistent hazardous conditions.
- Residents in cleared counties must obtain a valid permit before burning; Philip Jackson, a spokesperson from the North Carolina Forest Service, notes yard waste burning is only allowed between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m.
- The Department of Environmental Quality prohibits burning trash or man-made materials; fires must remain 100 feet from occupied dwellings and 500 feet from woodland, with violators facing fines up to $25,000.
- Certain state parks, including Crowders Mountain State Park, continue operating under burn restrictions. Jackson advises checking local laws, as municipalities may have stricter requirements or specific burning hours.
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