Fire Restrictions on All Four National Forests in North Carolina Beginning April 15

North Carolina -- April 14, 2026: Press Release U.S. Forest Service - National Forests in North Carolina: Dry conditions and fire danger remain high across North CarolinaAsheville -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service will restrict all open burning and campfires outside of developed recreation sites on North Carolina’s four national forests starting Wednesday, April 15, 2026, in response to the elevated fire danger occurring across the state.The restriction includes building, ma