Hugh’s Pond Fire Department

04/22/2026

As of April 22, 2026, the state-issued ban on open burning remains in effect statewide until further notice. All open burning is prohibited.

Dry, breezy conditions and low relative humidity are elevating fire danger statewide.

Use extreme caution with farm equipment, machines, mowers, vehicles on dry grass, smoking materials such as ci******es, anything that can throw a spark. In current conditions, these are ignition sources with the potential to start easily and spread quickly.

For a status check on the statewide ban on open burning, check our social media pages, check our website, subscribe to receive alerts from us.
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A fecha de 22 de abril de 2026, la prohibición estatal de quema a cielo abierto sigue vigente hasta nuevo aviso. Está prohibida toda quema a cielo abierto.

Las condiciones secas y ventosas y la baja humedad relativa están aumentando el riesgo de incendio en todo el estado.

Ten mucha precaución con maquinaria agrícola, máquinas, cortacéspedes, vehículos sobre hierba seca, materiales para fumar como ci*******os, cualquier cosa que pueda lanzar una chispa. En condiciones actuales, son fuentes de ignición con potencial para arrancar fácilmente y propagarse rápidamente.

Para consultar el estado de la prohibición estatal de quemas abiertas, consulta nuestras páginas en redes sociales, consulta nuestra página web y suscríbete para recibir nuestras alertas.
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04/21/2026

04/15/2026

Debido al aumento del riesgo de incendios forestales, el Servicio Forestal de Carolina del Norte ha prohibido toda quema a cielo abierto y ha cancelado todos los permisos de quema en todo el estado con efecto a partir de las 18:00 horas del sábado 28 de marzo hasta nuevo aviso.

Según la ley de Carolina del Norte, la prohibición prohíbe toda quema a cielo abierto en los condados afectados, independientemente de si se había emitido previamente un permiso. La emisión de nuevos permisos también ha sido suspendida hasta que se levante la prohibición. Cualquiera que incumpla la prohibición de quemar se enfrenta a una multa de 100 dólares más 183 dólares de costas judiciales. Cualquier persona responsable de provocar un incendio puede ser responsable de cualquier gasto relacionado con la extinción del fuego.

La prohibición de quemas no se aplica a incendios iniciados a menos de 30 metros de una vivienda ocupada. El jefe de bomberos local tiene autoridad para prohibir quemar dentro de esos 30 metros.

Lee nota de prensa: https://www.ncagr.gov/divisions/nc-forest-service/3-28-26-burn-ban-information-spa.pdf/open

04/15/2026

The burn ban will be in effect in this area for the prolonged future, with no rain in sight unfortunately. NC is currently under an extreme fire risk. Please do not burn!

Due to increased wildfire risk, the N.C. Forest Service has issued a ban on all open burning and has canceled all burning permits statewide effective 6 p.m. Saturday, March 28 until further notice.

Under North Carolina law, the ban prohibits all open burning in the affected counties, regardless of whether a permit was previously issued. The issuance of any new permits has also been suspended until the ban is lifted. Anyone violating the burn ban faces a $100 fine plus $183 court costs. Any person responsible for setting a fire may be liable for any expenses related to extinguishing the fire.

The burn ban does not apply to fires started within 100 feet of an occupied dwelling. The local fire marshal has authority to issue a burn ban within those 100 feet.

Read news release: https://www.ncagr.gov/news/press-releases/2026/03/28/statewide-burn-ban-issued-north-carolina-due-hazardous-forest-fire-conditions

04/14/2026

This morning, April 13th, 2026, just before 9:00, Engine 720 responded to an electrical hazard involving power lines down Baxter Rd. Crews removed the hazard and notified Duke Energy.

Within minutes of returning to the station, just before 9:30 AM, Engine 721 responded to assist Waco Fire Department in Cleveland County with a fatal head-on collision involving multiple patients. Crews worked an extensive extrication and helped set up a landing zone for Med Center Air. Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone affected. 🙏🚒

Then just after lunchtime, Engine 720 assisted Cherryville Fire Department with a working vehicle fire. No injuries were reported, and crews brought the fire under control. 🔥🚗

A busy day for a daytime crew, but very thankful for our paid staff who keep our community safe, and a great relationship with our mutual aid partners.

04/12/2026

On Saturday, April 11, 2026, just after lunch, Hugh’s Pond Fire Department responded to a reported house fire on Old Falston Road. Engine 720 arrived within minutes and confirmed a working fire.

Crews from Hugh’s Pond, Tryonota, Waco, Crouse, and Cherryville quickly contained the fire. A primary search was conducted with no occupants found. A control time was issued at 1:24 and all companies returned to service by 3:30.

American Red Cross is assisting those affected by the fire.

The fire is currently under investigation by the Gaston County Office of Emergency Management and Fire Services and is believed to be accidental.

04/06/2026

As of April 6, 2026, the state-issued ban on open burning remains in effect for all 100 counties. The ban was enacted Saturday, March 28 due to hazardous forest fire conditions.

The ban prohibits outdoor burning of any kind, anywhere in the state, until further notice.

For answers to frequently asked questions: https://bit.ly/4dlzcXv

Due to increased wildfire risk, the N.C. Forest Service has issued a ban on all open burning and has canceled all burning permits statewide effective 6 p.m. Saturday, March 28 until further notice.

Under North Carolina law, the ban prohibits all open burning in the affected counties, regardless of whether a permit was previously issued. The issuance of any new permits has also been suspended until the ban is lifted. Anyone violating the burn ban faces a $100 fine plus $183 court costs. Any person responsible for setting a fire may be liable for any expenses related to extinguishing the fire.

The burn ban does not apply to fires started within 100 feet of an occupied dwelling. The local fire marshal has authority to issue a burn ban within those 100 feet.

Read news release: https://www.ncagr.gov/news/press-releases/2026/03/28/statewide-burn-ban-issued-north-carolina-due-hazardous-forest-fire-conditions