Worcester County
Nov
01
2024
Maryland Department of Natural Resources Enacts Statewide Burn Ban
November 1, 2024
Dry, windy conditions have increased fire risk across the state and fueled ongoing wildfires
Maryland Forest Service crews work to suppress smoldering leaves from a wildfire in Washington County. Photo by Aaron Cook, Maryland Department of Natural Resources.
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is implementing a statewide ban on open air burning, effective today, November 1, in all Maryland counties.