Burke County Fire Marshal’s Office (BCFMO) set the fire danger rating to “Very High” on Monday, requesting citizens refrain from outdoor burning.
Although there is not a burn ban currently in place, the BCFMO said one may be implemented if it does not rain later in the week.
According to a statement from Chief Fire Marshal Robert Bishop, “People should be very careful when throwing away ashes from fireplaces, woodstoves, outdoor fire pits, or grills. Ashes and coals can stay hot for a long time after they are put out and could start a fire if they touch dry plants.”
Due to the dry weather in the county and the recent freeze, plants may have wilted and died, making them highly flammable. According to a Nov. 18 Facebook post from the N.C. Forest Service, “fire danger is elevated statewide … Most dry grasses, dead leaves and other vegetative debris could easily ignite and spread quickly.”
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