Tag Archives: Burn Ban
Wayne County Lifts Burn Ban as State Eases Restrictions Across North Carolina
Wayne County, N.C. - Residents in Wayne County can once again conduct outdoor burning after local officials lifted the countywide burn ban, aligning with the state's decision to ease restrictions in m...
May 02, 2026
Weekend Rain Falls Short as Drought Persists; Statewide Burn Ban Remains in Effect
GOLDSBORO, N.C. - Rain that moved through eastern North Carolina over the weekend brought only limited relief to an ongoing drought, with state officials warning that much more precipitation is needed...
Apr 27, 2026
Statewide Burn Ban Continues as 554 Wildfires Burn More Than 2,200 Acres Across North Carolina
RALEIGH, NC - State officials say North Carolina's wildfire threat remains high, with more than 550 fires reported since the statewide burn ban took effect late last month. Since the state-issued ban ...
Apr 14, 2026
Wayne County Issues Local Burn Ban Amid Elevated Wildfire Risk
WAYNE COUNTY, N.C. - The Wayne County Fire Marshal's Office has issued a countywide burn ban effective 5 p.m. Friday, April 10, 2026, due to increased wildfire risk caused by dry conditions and limite...
Apr 11, 2026