Politics & Government
Countywide Burn Ban Lifted, Cumberland County
With guidance from the North Carolina Department of Agriculture Consumer Services, a burn ban, which was implemented May 24, will be lifted.
Jun 02, 2021
With guidance from the North Carolina Department of Agriculture Consumer Services, a burn ban, which was implemented on May 24 in Cumberland County will be lifted starting at 5 p.m. today.
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Due to recent rainfall and as more rain is expected across the area through the weekend, the risk of a fire danger is expected to decrease. As of 5 p.m., all burn permits will be allowed from any authorized permitting agent or online.
“We encourage all residents to burn responsibly,” said Fire Marshal Kevin Lowther. “Please make sure you have a valid permit before burning and never leave debris fire unattended.”
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Residents can monitor the county’s rating for fire danger here. The map is based on a National Fire Danger Rating System parameter describing environmental conditions that could cause fires to ignite and spread.
This press release was produced by Cumberland County. The views expressed are the author's own.