Dry, windy conditions have increased fire risk across the state and fueled ongoing wildfires
On Friday, November 1, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources implemented a statewide ban on open air burning in all Maryland counties.
Extremely dry conditions persist across the state and have led to an above average number of wildfires statewide, and conditions are not expected to change in the near future.
The ban will remain in effect until the Maryland Forest…
