Online Burning Permit System

Due to increased fire risk, the N.C. Forest Service has issued a ban on all open burning and has canceled all burning permits statewide effective 8 a.m. Friday, March 21, until further notice. The issuance of any new permits has also been suspended until the ban is lifted. Read news release.

Careless debris burning is the leading cause of wildfires in North Carolina. Don't be careless. Be ready. For prevention tips, visit our Fire Safety Outdoors page.

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For technical support regarding the online burning permit system, please refer to these Frequently Asked Questions or call the N.C. Burn Permit Support Line at 919-578-2207, Monday — Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Please leave a voicemail if your call is not answered. For questions about open burning laws and rules, or for questions about a burn in your area, please contact your county forest ranger.

Information provided to or gathered by the N.C. Forest Service is subject to the N.C. Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties upon request.