Wicomico County Lifts Countywide Burn Ban

Wicomico County, MD - Wicomico County has lifted its countywide burn ban. County Executive Julie Giordano announced the decision after a meeting of the Burn Ban Committee.

The committee included four local Fire Chiefs, the Maryland Forest Service, and the Wicomico County Department of Planning & Zoning. The Health Department also took part in the discussion.

Committee members agreed that conditions have improved enough to safely lift the ban. The decision followed a review of weather patterns, environmental conditions and public safety concerns.

Residents can now resume open burning as long as they follow existing state and county regulations.

"Safety remains our top priority, and we are grateful to our partners in public safety and environmental management for their diligent work," said Giordano. "We encourage all residents to continue to exercise caution and follow proper guidelines when burning."

Anyone planning to burn should get any required permits first. Burning should only happen during permitted hours.

Residents are also asked to avoid burning on windy or dry days. This helps prevent fires from spreading by accident.