The Town of Waxhaw’s Fire Marshal issued a burn ban at 8 a.m. Sunday, March 29, 2026, due to increased wildfire risk caused by dry and windy conditions.

This local action aligns with the statewide burn ban issued by the North Carolina Forest Service on March 28, 2026, which prohibits all outdoor burning more than 100 feet from an occupied structure and suspends all burning permits until further notice.

Prohibited burning includes any outside fires in fire pits, burn barrels, outside fireplaces, campfires or other fires within 100 feet of a residence previously in compliance with the Town of Waxhaw Code of Ordinances (Chapter 16 Section 1-M).

Residents may still use gas or charcoal grills, smokers or other cooking appliances.

The burn ban shall remain in effect until canceled by the Waxhaw Fire Marshal. Open burning should be reported immediately by dialing 911.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.