Town of Wilkesboro issued the following announcement on December 3.
Due to increased fire risk, the N.C. Forest Service has issued a ban on
all open burning and has canceled all burning permits statewide
(ALL counties) which went into effect at 5 p,m., 11/29/2021 and remains
in effect until further notice. Due to the low humidity, lack of rain, and
higher winds and in accordance with the guidance of the N.C. Forest
Service, the Town of Wilkesboro Fire Marshal's Office is issuing a burning
ban within the town limits of Wilkesboro effective immediately and will
remain in effect until further notice. This ban includes small recreational
fires such as those used in backyard firepits. We will continue to monitor
conditions in our area.
Original source can be found here.
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