Outdoor open burning is regulated by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality and the North Carolina Forest Service, depending upon the location and type of burning.
Open Burning
Information and rules for open burning can be found at the links below:
Air Quality
For further information regarding air quality regulations, contact:
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality – Raleigh Regional Office
919-791-4200
Forest Regulation
For further information regarding forest regulations, contact:
North Carolina Forest Service – Wake County Office
919-841-4046
NC Forest Service Burning Permits
If any information is needed from Wake County Fire Services, please contact us at:
Wake County Fire Services
331 S. McDowell St.
Raleigh, NC 27601
919-856-6340