Last Updated on March 21, 2025 10:58 am
Due to persistent hazardous fire conditions the North Carolina Forestry Service has issued aBurn Ban for the entire State including Watauga County. In addition to the State Burn Ban, the WataugaCounty Fire Marshal's Office has issued a concurrent ban for all open burning within 100′ of a structurein accordance with the North Carolina Fire Prevention Code Section 307.1.1 which states “open burningshall be prohibited when atmospheric conditions or local circumstances make such fires hazardous.” Thelocal ban shall run concurrently for the duration of the North Carolina Forestry Service Burning Ban.
As a reminder, during this time ALL opening burning permits are cancelled. Any fires needed forcooking or heating must be within containers or appliances designed for the purpose (i.e. a grill).Violation of this ban will result in a $100 fine per offense. If you have any questions please contact ouroffice at 828-264-4235.
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