US EditionDry and windy conditions pose threat to firefighters
- Two wildfires in Polk County have spread over 600 acres, with the Black Cove Fire at 400 acres and the Deepwoods Fire at 200 acres, both at 0% containment, as reported by the North Carolina Forest Service.
- A statewide burn ban is effective March 21, prohibiting open burning in all 100 counties due to increased wildfire risks from dry conditions.
- Violators of the burn ban may face a $100 fine plus $183 in court costs, and those responsible for fires may be liable for firefighting expenses, according to North Carolina law.
- Local fire departments will assist in enforcing the burn ban while the North Carolina Forest Service continues monitoring conditions.
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Here's why a burn ban is in place for Piedmont Triad
(WGHP) – The NC Forest Service has issued a statewide burn ban starting at 8 a.m. on Friday, March 21. The burn ban will remain in place until further notice. The ban prohibits all open burning in all 100 counties, regardless of whether or not a permit was already issued. No new burn permits will be issued until the ban has been lifted. The NC Forest Service states, “anyone violating the burn ban faces a $100 fine plus $183 court costs. Any pe…
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