Burn Ban Lifted for Unincorporated Dare County, Including Hatteras Island

Dare County Fire Marshal Steve Kovacs has announced that the burn ban that was put into effect within 100 feet of structures on Tuesday, November 30, 2021, has now been lifted for the unincorporated areas of Dare County.

On Wednesday, December 8, 2021, the North Carolina Forest Service canceled the burn ban for 67 counties, including the majority of those in eastern North Carolina.

Unincorporated Dare County does not include areas within a town’s limits. If you are located within one of the six incorporated towns within Dare County, please contact your local municipal officials to determine the latest regulations regarding burning in your area.

For more information, contact the Dare County Fire Marshal’s office at 252-475-5750.