North Carolina under statewide burn ban, 142-acre wildfire reported in Robeson County

Countywide ban prohibits creation of all outdoor open burning

A burn ban is in affect across Pitt County until further notice due to low humidity and windy weather patterns affecting region, county officials said.

Dry, windy conditions elicit county, state burning bans

AVERY COUNTY — Recent windy and dry weather has increased the potential for damaging fire in North Carolina and Avery County, prompting officials to enact a burn ban for the state of North Carolina, with an additional burn ban issued…

North Carolina under statewide burn ban, 142-acre wildfire reported in Robeson County

ROBESON COUNTY, N.C. (WBTW) -- North Carolina was placed under a statewide burn ban Saturday night as dozens of wildfires were recorded, including one of more than 100 acres in a Robeson County community. Sheriff Burnis Wilkins and the North Carolina Forest Service said a 142-acre blaze broke out around St. Pauls. There was no [...]

North Carolina under statewide burn ban as wildfire risk rises

The N.C. Forest Service banned all open burning statewide starting at 6 p.m. Saturday, March 28.

Statesville Fire Marshal issues local burn ban due to increased fire risk

Special to IFN In response to hazardous fire conditions, Statesville Fire Marshal Pete Morrison has banned burning within 100 feet of an occupied dwelling, effective immediately. This local restriction aligns

NC Forest Service issues statewide burn ban amid wildfire risk, effective Saturday

North Carolina Forest Service has issued a statewide ban on all open burning and canceled all burning permits.