Vermont lifts statewide debris burning ban after rainfall reduces wildfire risk

Vermont recently lifted its debris burning ban that had been in effect since September 22 due to severe drought and high wildfire risk. The Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation credited over two inches of recent rainfall with reducing the wildfire danger from high to moderate, although much of the state remains in severe or extreme drought. Town forest fire wardens have resumed issuing fire kindling permits but may still impose local restrictions depending on conditions. Officials continue to urge caution when burning debris or having campfires to prevent wildfires, noting that many recent wildfires were caused by unattended campfires or escaped debris burns. Meanwhile, Conway, South Carolina, has imposed its own outdoor burning ban due to extreme fire danger caused by low humidity and dry, windy conditions. This ban prohibits burning yard debris, bonfires, and field or ditch burning, emphasizing ongoing wildfire risks in different regions.