Burn Ban

SOMERSET CO., MD - Somerset and Dorchester Counties announced temporary bans on outdoor burning on March 13 as drought conditions persist on Delmarva.

In Somerset County, officials say the burn ban is in effect until further notice and applies to campfires, bonfires, fireworks, foliage burning, and trash burning. 

Somerset County leaders announced that the burn ban was lifted at 8 a.m. on March 18, because of the recent and upcoming rainfall.

In Dorchester County, officials say there are exceptions for gas grills or fires pits and certain supervised burns.

The burn ban in Dorchester County was lifted on March 27 at 11 a.m., according to county leaders.

Nearly all of the Eastern Shore, remains in a moderate drought as of March 11, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. The ban does not apply to contained barbecue or charcoal grills.

Just this week, Delaware officials warned neighbors of elevated wildfire risks due to the dry conditions. 

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