Prince George's County, Maryland, USA

State -Wide Burn Ban

No Open Fire Burning

State -Wide Burn Ban in Effect For All Maryland Counties

State -Wide Burn Ban in effect for all Maryland counties. The Governor has enacted a burn ban effective 11/12/24.  For more information visit the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. 

Open Burning

  • All open fires are PROHIBITED. 

What can I burn?

  • If a burning device has a stack or chimney, it may be used. 
  • Propane grilles/ stoves/fire pits are allowed because they have an on/ off switch. However, caution is advised.
  • When fuel, drought, and weather conditions improve — requiring a significant rainfall – the ban will be lifted as soon as safely possible.

Laws and Fines 

  • Ban is enforced by officers authorized to enforce laws of the state. 
  • The fine for a first offense is $300. Officers always prefer to educate citizens rather than issue citations, but that will be determined on a case-by-case basis. 

Prince George’s County Fire Safety Information

For questions or issues about fire safety, contact the Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Department Community Relations Office at (301)883-5250 or email pgfd_communityrelations@co.pg.md.us.