Effective March 28, 2026, at 6pm, Person County prohibits all open burning across the unincorporated areas of Person County, including
within 100 feet of an occupied dwelling. The ban applies to all open burning regardless of whether a permit was issued.
The local ban follows an open burning ban issued by the N.C. Forest Service.
Post Date:01/22/2026 4:18 PMA Proclamation for the City of Roxboro's State of Emergency (City State of Emergency January 2026) has been filed in the Clerk's Office, along with a copy of Executive Order No. 31 by NC Governor Josh Stein. Person County signed a State of Emergency on January 23, 2026 (Person County State of Emergency- January 2026). If deemed necessary, the execution of the Person County/City of Roxboro Emergency Operations Plan will take place. Return to full list >>
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