 As of 12 p.m. today (Friday, March 21, 2025), a Burn Ban has been issued for all unincorporated areas of Dare County under the North Carolina Fire Code Section 307.1.1 Prohibited Open Burning. Open burning shall be prohibited when atmospheric conditions or local circumstances make such fires hazardous.
Dare County Fire Marshal Steve Kovacs reminds citizens that all burning within 100 feet of any structure is banned within the unincorporated areas of Dare County. The burn ban does not apply to charcoal or gas grills, provided fire safety precautions are taken.
NOTE: Unincorporated areas of Dare County do not include areas within an incorporated town’s limits. If you are located within one of the incorporated towns in Dare County, please contact your municipality for information related to town requirements.
This ban is in coordination with the Statewide Burn Ban implemented this morning by the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and the North Carolina Forest Service. The current and future weather forecast models indicate conditions that are not favorable to open burning.
The burn ban will remain in place until further notice. If you have questions regarding the burn ban, please contact the Dare County Fire Marshal’s Office at 252-475-5750.
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