Statewide burn ban to be lifted in NC

Statesville fire marshal lifts local burn ban

Special to IFN Statesville Fire Marshal Pete Morrison has lifted the local burn ban for the City of Statesville, effective at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, April 2. This decision follows

Burn ban lifted for Polk County as Black Cove Complex wildfires increase containment - The Tryon Daily Bulletin

POLK COUNTY—In conjunction with the North Carolina Forest Service, the Polk County Fire Marshal’s Office lifted the county-wide burn ban on Wednesday April 2.  Residents are advised to practice safety when burning. Officials state that it is still illegal to burn anything that isn’t natural vegetation and fines can still be issued for burning any illegal materials. The Black Cove Fire is 3,502 acres in size and is at 97% containment. The Deep Wo…

Statewide burn ban lifted, officials still urge caution

The North Carolina Forest Service announced the cessation of a ban on all open burning. The statewide ban went into effect on March 21 due to hazardous forest fire conditions.

Burn ban lifted for all North Carolina counties as conditions improve

“However, we are still in the midst of spring wildfire season and our recent wildfire activity, especially in western North Carolina, is a reminder to remain vigilant about burning safely and responsibly.”

Burning ban lifted due to recent rain

The N.C. Forest Service lifted a ban on all outside burning more than 100 feet from occupied dwellings, effective at 8 a.m. Wednesday, due to recent rain.

Burn permits available in North Carolina; 3 teens arrested in South Carolina

(The Center Square) – Burning permits became available and the ban from burning covering all 100 North Carolina counties was lifted Wednesday, the same day three teens were arrested in South Carolina related to the Table Rock fire near Pickens.