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Burning permit requirement reinstated in WNC

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The N.C. Forest Service has reinstated the requirement for open burning permits in Alexander, Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Buncombe, Burke, Caldwell, Catawba, Cleveland, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson, Madison, McDowell, Mitchell, Polk, Rutherford, Transylvania, Watauga, Wilkes and Yancey counties. 

The requirement for open burning permits was waived Oct. 12 through the authorization of House Bill 149, the Disaster Recovery Act of 2024.

Burn permits can be obtained from any open authorized permitting agent or online at ncforestservice.gov/burnpermit

When burning outdoors, recommended best practices include the following:

• Never burn on a dry, windy day.

• Never leave a fire unattended.

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• Keep a water source, shovel, rake and a phone nearby.

• For additional best practices and wildfire prevention tips, visit ncforestservice.gov/fire_control/fc_firesafetyoutdoors.htm.

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