Yancey County Issues Local Burn Ban Due to Drought Conditions

Citing "extremely dry weather conditions," the Yancey County Fire Marshal and Emergency Management Office have issued a local burn ban, effective immediately and until further notice. This critical measure is designed to reduce the risk of wildfires and protect public safety throughout the county.The immediate restriction imposes a strict limit on all open burning activities:No open burning is permitted within 100 feet of any structure.While the 100-foot rule is now mandatory, officials are stro