Statesville Fire Department Lifts Local Burn Ban

April 2, 2025

STATESVILLE, NC – Statesville Fire Marshal Pete Morrison has lifted the local burn ban for the City of Statesville effective 8 a.m. Wednesday, April 2. This decision follows the North Carolina Forest Service’s announcement lifting the statewide burn ban, which had been in place since March 21 due to hazardous fire conditions.

Recent rainfall across the state has helped reduce the risk of wildfires, making it safe to resume open burning activities. Fire Marshal Morrison noted that while the ban is no longer in effect, residents should remain cautious.

“We are grateful for the rain and the resulting decrease in fire danger,” said Fire Marshal Pete Morrison. “While the local burn ban has been lifted, we want to remind residents that spring is still wildfire season in North Carolina. Please continue to use caution and follow safe burning practices.”

Only recreational burning is currently allowed within the Statesville city limits, including within 100 feet of an occupied dwelling. Recreational burning includes small, controlled fires used for cooking, warming, or other non-waste-disposal purposes, such as fire pits. These fires must be constantly attended and fully extinguished after use.

Per City Code, no person shall intentionally or deliberately set fire or cause the open burning of any leaves, tree branches, garden space, grasslands, or trash material inside the corporate limits of the City of Statesville without first complying with all conditions set forth by the Office of the Fire Marshal. Additionally, the open burning of yard waste - including leaves, brush, dead wood, tree cuttings, and weeds – is not allowed in areas where public pickup service is available.

For more information, contact the Statesville Fire Marshal’s Office at 704-878-3401.