State of Emergency Rescinded - Effective, November 23rd at 8am

Effective Thursday, November 23rd at 8am,  the State of Emergency for all outdoor burning has been lifted. The ban on outdoor recreational fires contained in rings, pits, chimenea devices, outdoor fireplaces, and stoves is included in this rescission. Please remember, all fires must be contained, constantly attended, and smaller than three feet in diameter and height.

A burn ban remains in effect for all leaf, debris, yard waste, and land clearing under the Fire Prevention Ordinance.

For more information, please review the full release from Buncombe County below.

https://www.buncombecounty.org/countycenter/news-detail.aspx?id=21093