The Frederick County Fire Marshal’s Office has issued a total ban on outdoor burning effective immediately until 6:00 a.m. tomorrow, March 14, 2014.
Issued By: Kevin D. Fox, Captain News Release: 2014-011
Division of Fire/Rescue Services
Office: 301-600-6688
E-Mail: kfox@frederickcountymd.gov
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Fire Marshal’s Office Issues Total Ban on Outdoor Burning
(Frederick County, MD, March 13, 2014) – The Frederick County Fire Marshal’s Office has issued a total ban on outdoor burning effective immediately until 6:00 a.m. tomorrow, March 14, 2014. All outdoor burning, including recreational fires, is prohibited.
The National Weather Service issued a special weather statement earlier this morning for Frederick County that stated conditions consisting of gusty winds, low relative humidity and low fuel moisture will enhance the threat for the spread of wildfires.
For further information contact Lt. Charles Green at 301-600-2251 or via e-mail at cgreen@FrederickCountyMD.gov.