This is twice last year's figures for the same time period of 290 fires burning 1120 acres. Campfires are banned except park areas were approved campfire rings exist. Park areas include all town, city, county, state and federal parkland Campfires are allowed at licensed, privately owned campgrounds and Scout Reservations where approved campfire rings exist. Training fires conducted under the direct control and supervision of qualified instructors at a training facility operated by a fire department or any other supervised burning conducted under the direct control and supervision of qualified instructors. I urge all visitors to our parks and camping areas who will use bath houses and public water resources to remember our state is facing its worst drought in nearly 70 years.
Every person can make a difference by practicing conservation measures.
Maryland's current statewide KBDI rating averages between 475-600. Last fall, the rating reached 675 in regions of the state.