The wildfire burning on North Carolina's Pilot Mountain is an example of the dangerous fire conditions this week across the entire state.
Most of North Carolina has measured less than an inch of rain for the entire month of November.
Not only is the ground very dry with dry leaves falling off trees, the winds will gust up to 20 miles per hour Tuesday afternoon. The dry ground and gusty winds along with low humidity will create another high fire danger across the state today.
Related: Pilot Mountain fire hits too close to home
The North Carolina Forest Service issued a statewide burn ban Monday afternoon that will be in effect until further notice.
The burn ban prohibits all open burns, regardless of whether a permit was previously issued.
According to the Forest Service, anyone violating the burn ban faces a $100 fine plus $183 court costs. Anyone responsible for setting a fire may be liable for any expenses related to extinguishing the fire.
The ban on open burning includes burning leaves, branches and any plant material.
Outdoor grilling is allowed. However, campfires are not permitted.
If you have information on anyone intentionally setting a fire, the North Carolina Forest Service asks you to call 911.
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November 30, 2021 at 07:15PM
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