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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MONDAY, APRIL 1, 2025
CONTACT: Philip Jackson, public information officer
N.C. Forest Service
919-857-4828 or philip.jackson@ncagr.gov
Burn ban lifted for all North Carolina counties as conditions improve

RALEIGH – The N.C. Forest Service has lifted a ban on all open burning effective 8 a.m.
Wednesday, April 2. The statewide ban went into effect March 21 due to hazardous forest fire
conditions.

“We’ve received some well-timed, much-needed rain over the last couple days which has
helped reduce fire danger, allowing us to lift burn ban restrictions across the state,” said
Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler. “However, we are still in the midst of spring wildfire
season and our recent wildfire activity, especially in Western North Carolina, is a reminder to
remain vigilant about burning safely and responsibly.”

The lifting of the burn ban does not apply to fires started within 100 feet of an occupied
dwelling. The local fire marshal has authority to issue or lift a burn ban within that 100 feet.

As of 8 a.m. Wednesday, April 2, burn permits are available statewide. Residents can
obtain a burn permit from any authorized permitting agent or online at
https://apps.ncagr.gov/burnpermits/. All burn permits granted before the statewide burn ban were
canceled when the ban became effective. A valid permit must be obtained.

Residents with questions regarding their specific county can contact their local N.C. Forest
Service county ranger or county fire marshal’s office. To find contact information for your local
NCFS county ranger, visit www.ncforestservice.gov/contacts.