The Frederick County Fire Marshal’s Office has issued a total ban on outdoor burning effective immediately, until further notice. All outdoor burning, including recreational fires, is prohibited.
Fire Marshal’s Office Issues Total Ban on Outdoor Burning
(Frederick County, MD, April 18, 2016) – The Frederick County Fire Marshal’s Office has issued a total ban on outdoor burning effective immediately, until further notice. All outdoor burning, including recreational fires, is prohibited.
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources lists the forest fire danger as class 4 “very high.” The combination of warm temperatures, low relative humidity and low fuel moisture levels will enhance the threat for the spread of wildfires.