MARTIN CO. – The Martin County Board of Commissioners has enacted an immediate burn ban for Martin County.
The following activities are now prohibited within the county:
- Campfires and other recreational fires, except when enclosed in a fire ring.
- Open burning of any kind using conventional fuel like wood or other combustible materials, with the exception of grills fueled by charcoal briquettes or propane,
- The burning of debris, including timber, vegetation, and debris resulting from construction or windstorm damage
- The use of burn barrels for open burning at residential structures
Please note that charcoal from permitted grills should not be removed until thoroughly extinguished.
Personal use of fireworks both that not leave the ground and aerial fireworks are prohibited.