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UPDATE: Maryland Lifts Statewide Ban on Outdoor Burning; Burn Ban Updates for Wicomico and Worcester Counties
Following a review of weather and ground conditions, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources has lifted a statewide ban on open-air burning that was implemented to prevent the spread of wildfires across the state.聽Following recent precipitation and a forecast of continued normal weather patterns for this time of year, the Maryland Forest Service determined the…
Read MoreBoard of Commissioners Continue Burn Ban in Somerset County
Upon the advisement of the fire chiefs, The Board of Commissioners in Somerset County will continue the imposed moratorium on all outdoor burning until further notice. The ban applies to all outdoor ignition sources including campfires, bonfires, fireworks, leaf, brush, grass and trash burning and other similar methods of open incineration. Cooking with contained barbecue…
Read MoreOutdoor Burn Ban in Effect in Worcester County
All outdoor burning in Worcester County is now banned for an indefinite period of time. Worcester County Fire Marshal Matthew Owens issued the burn ban due to the county’s dry conditions. He says the ban should reduce the number of out-of-control, outside fires, which cause safety concerns for area residents, visitors, and especially responding fire…
Read More1 Dead Following Fire Connected To Outdoor Burning
One person is dead following a fire in Snow Hill. According to the Worcester County Fire Marshal’s Office, members of the Snow Hill Volunteer Fire Company and paramedics responded to the 100-block of North Ross Street Wednesday afternoon. One person died of burn injuries. Investigators said outdoor burning was taking place at the location. The…
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