Mandatory Burn Ban In Effect

 

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

As conditions in western North Carolina worsen, the Town of Biltmore Forest is issuing additional local restrictions more stringent than the previous statewide burn ban to reduce the risk of wildfires within town limits.

This ban on open burning 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. Violations of this burn ban may result in a $500 civil penalty. Thank you.

 
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