Worcester Co. issues burn ban

WORCESTER CO., Md. – A burn ban has been issued for Worcester County.

Effective immediately, all outdoor burning is banned for an indefinite period of time. The few exceptions include proper use of gas and charcoal grills, campfires at the County’s commercial, state, and federal campgrounds, permitted official Ocean City bonfires. private property recreational campfires limited to a fire area of two feet with a height of three feet, public fireworks displays, and volunteer fire company training exercises.

All existing outdoor burn permits have been rescinded. The ban will remain in effect until dry conditions dissipate.