Burn ban to take effect in Worcester Co. next week
WORCESTER CO., Md. – The Worcester County Fire Marshal’s Office has issued an outdoor burning ban for the county, effective Monday, April 24th.
The ban applies to all outdoor ignition sources, with the following exceptions:
- Proper use of gas and charcoal grills
- Campfires at the county’s commercial properties
- State and federal campgrounds
- Permitted official Ocean City bonfires
- Private property recreational campfires, which are limited to a fire area of two feet, with a height of three feet
- Public fireworks displays
- Volunteer fire company training exercises
The ban will remain in effect indefinitely and will be lifted when dry conditions dissipate. Additionally, all existing outdoor burn permits have been rescinded.
