06/01/2026
🚫 Frederick County Burn Ban Begins Today 🚫
The Frederick County Health Department reminds residents that the annual open burning ban is in effect from June 1 through August 31.
During this time, open burning permits cannot be used. This ban is part of Maryland State Air Quality regulations and is intended to help reduce summer ozone levels across the region.
✅ Allowed: small recreational fires such as campfires, barbeques, and gas grills
🚫 Not allowed: open burning under a permit, burning brush/debris, or burning household trash/rubbish
Violations may result in fines. For more information, please visit the Frederick County Health Department alert page:
https://health.frederickcountymd.gov/AlertCenter.aspx
Thank you for helping keep our community safe and our air cleaner this summer.