Town of Weaverville Burn Ban

Weaverville Fire Department

PRESS RELEASE: Town of Weaverville issues additional local restrictions to supplement statewide burn ban.

On Friday, March 21, the N.C. Forest Service issued a ban on all open burning due to the increased fire risk across the state.  

As conditions in western North Carolina worsen, The Town of Weaverville Fire Marshal, Weaverville Fire Chief and Weaverville Town Manager has issued additional local restrictions to reduce the risk of wildfires within town limits.

Effective immediately, open burning is prohibited in the Town of Weaverville, including within 100 feet of an occupied dwelling. Under this local burn ban: All burning is prohibited.  

This includes:

● Recreational fires,

● Bonfires

● Fire pits

● Warming fires.  

Cooking fires are allowed, with the following criteria:

● It is contained within a grill or outdoor cooking device

● Attended at all time

● Accompanied by an available means of extinguishment (fire extinguishers, hose, etc.)

 

This burn ban remains in effect until further notice and applies to all areas within town limits. Please note that violations of this burn ban could result in a $500 civil penalty.