Town of Boone to Remove Ban on Outdoor Burning

In coordination with the NC Forest Service the Town of Boone is removing the ban on outdoor
burning as of 5pm today, November 22 2023. Yesterday we saw between ¾ inch and 1 ½ inches of
rain fall across the Town of Boone. This has lowered the danger of outside fires. Removal of the burn
ban will allow individuals to have small recreational fires within 100 feet of their homes. The Town of
Boone ordinance does not allow for burning of brush or yard debris. Boone Fire strongly encourages
anyone who wishes to have an outside fire to take precautions to ensure that their fire is contained at
all times, have a water hose nearby, and that someone stays with the fire until it is extinguished.
Boone Fire also asks residents to keep an eye on the weather conditions. The long range forecast
calls for windy conditions and no additional rainfall, this may necessitate invoking another burn ban.