Delaware's annual burn ban season will begin Wednesday, May 1, and run through Monday, Sept. 30, according to state fire officials. During this time, most forms of open burning will be prohibited to help prevent wildfires and protect communities across the state.
The Delaware Forest Service issued a statement urging people to be careful when doing controlled burns. This comes after the National Weather Service, in collaboration with state wildfire supervisors, issued a special weather statement over the weekend indicating an elevated fire risk due to dropping humidity levels and high winds across the region, including Delaware.
State Fire Marshal John W. Rudd announced the statewide burn ban will be lifted on Monday, Nov. 25, following weeks of record-breaking dry conditions.
Wicomico County Executive Julie Giordano announced the lifting of the countywide burn ban following a unanimous decision by the Burn Ban Committee. The committee determined that environmental conditions have improved enough to resume open burning activities.
According to the Maryland Department of Natural Recourses Maryland has lifted the statewide ban on outdoor burning that was put in place to prevent wildfires.
A cold front ushers in cooler, drier air across Delmarva overnight, with gusty winds and chilly temperatures expected through Tuesday. Fire weather concerns persist due to dry conditions and strong breezes.
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has implemented a statewide ban on open-air burning, effective since November 1, to prevent wildfires.
A Sunday night brush fire in Georgetown highlights the dangers of an ongoing record-breaking drought impacting Delmarva. While the blaze was contained, officials are urging locals to conserve water and heed burn bans as dry conditions persist across Delaware and Maryland.
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After Delaware State Fire Marshal John W. Rudd imposed a temporary statewide ban on fireworks due to severe drought conditions, animal advocacy group PETA is urging the state to take it further by making the ban permanent.
