SOMERSET CO., MD - A burn ban issued last week in Somerset County has been lifted.
According to the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office, the following activities were prohibited as of June 20th:
-Campfires: No open flames, including those in designated camping areas.
-Fire Pits: Avoid using fire pits, even if they are in your backyard.
-Burning Yard Waste: Do not burn leaves, branches, or other yard debris.
-Bonfires: Large fires for social gatherings are not allowed.
-Outdoor Fireplaces: Even contained outdoor fireplaces may be restricted.
“The goal of a burn ban is to reduce the chance of accidental fires that could lead to large-scale wildfires, which can cause significant damage to property and natural resources and pose a threat to public safety,” the Sheriff’s Office said in a Facebook post
Exactly one week later, on June 27th, Somerset officials announced the burn ban had been lifted following a series of heavy thunderstorms passing over Delmarva Wednesday night.