Dry conditions, wildfire activity keep restrictions in place with no end date announced
North Carolina’s statewide burn ban remains in effect as of April 5, with no timeline for when it may be lifted.
The NC Forest Service issued the ban on March 28, citing deepening drought conditions and an elevated wildfire risk across all 100 counties.
The order prohibits all open burning, including yard debris, brush piles, campfires, and fire pits located more than 100 feet from a home. Fireworks and pyrotechnics are also banned under the statewide restrictions.
All previously issued burn permits remain canceled, and no new permits will be issued until conditions improve.
Gas and charcoal grills, along with outdoor cooking devices, are still allowed. Officials urge residents to use caution and ensure cooking equipment is never left unattended.
Rainfall deficits exceeding 10 inches in parts of the state have left vegetation extremely dry. Combined with gusty winds and multiple recent wildfires, conditions remain favorable for rapid fire spread.
Fire crews across the state have responded to several brush fires in recent weeks, prompting continued concern from forestry officials.
Violating the burn ban carries a $100 fine plus $183 in court costs, and anyone responsible for a fire may be held liable for suppression costs or damages.
The NC Forest Service says the ban will remain in place until weather patterns shift and wildfire risk decreases.
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