Somerset County Burn Ban

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.

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Sean joined WBOC as Digital Content Producer in February 2023. Originally from New Jersey, Sean graduated from Rutgers University with bachelor’s degrees in East Asian Studies and Religion. He has lived in New York, California, and Virginia before he and his wife finally found a place to permanently call home in Maryland. With family in Laurel, Ocean Pines, Berlin, and Captain’s Cove, Sean has deep ties to the Eastern Shore and is thrilled to be working at WBOC serving the community.

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