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Maryland lifts statewide ban on outdoor burning

Following a review of weather and ground conditions, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources on Thursday, November 21 rescinded a statewide ban on open-air burning on that was implemented to prevent the spread of wildfires across the state.

Following recent precipitation and a forecast of continued normal weather patterns for this time of year, the Maryland Forest Service determined the statewide restriction was no longer necessary, effective immediately.

“Marylanders were very cooperative during the ban,…