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For questions about open burning laws and rules, or for questions about a burn in your area, please contact your county forest ranger. You may obtain a burn permit from local burn permitting agents currently open for business.
Can I still get a burn permit online? No, the application requires use of an email address to send your permit. If you don’t have an email address, feel free to use email of a colleague, family or community member who may be willing to help.
Burn permits are available through the N.C. Forest Service’s online application at ncforestservice.gov/burnpermit or by contacting a local N.C. Forest Service county office or local permitting agent. For more information, contact the N.C. Forest Service.
All open burning rules, including restrictions involving setbacks and burn times, still apply. People seeking to burn may also need permits from the N.C. Forest Service in the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
Burning is done between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. Remember, burn permits issued by the NC Forest Service or any local government do not excuse a person from following these rules. For more information, contact your Air Quality Regional Supervisor or County Forest Ranger. Return to Burning Permits main page.
The NC Forest Service is an excellent resource for private landowners interested in using prescribed fire to manage their land. The NC Resource Conservation & Development hosts programs around the state to promote the use of fire for conservation and to mitigate wildfire risks to homeowners.
Before you burn, you should always KNOW the rules, CHECK the air quality forecast, and GET a burn permit (if applicable) from the ncforestservice.gov. What are dioxins? Dioxins are highly toxic, long-lasting organic compounds that are dangerous even at extremely low levels.