Roseland Vol. Fire Department

05/03/2026

04/27/2026

04/15/2026

PUBLIC NOTICE:
We understand everyone wants to maintain a clean yard; however, the statewide burn ban remains in effect and conditions are currently critical for extreme wildfire activity.

To avoid fines or citations, do not conduct any outdoor burning until weather conditions improve and the burn ban is officially lifted.

Your cooperation is essential. Help us protect our community, homes, and first responders by refraining from burning at this time.

04/08/2026

The state wide burning ban is still active! No open burning is permitted!

🚒Very High Fire Danger returns to the state for the remainder of the week into the weekend! Our moisture from Sunday is starting to dry up, and looking at the data, the forecast supports high fire to very high fire danger ‼️ over the next week.

Why is the fire danger high!!
Critically Dry Fuels: Following one of the driest Marches on record, soil moisture and stream levels are at very low. This means grass, brush, and trees are extremely dry and ready to ignite. Weather conditions are also exacerbating the situation; low humidity levels and gusty winds over the next few days will keep fire levels high.

-An open burn ban remains in effect for all 100 counties until further notice. Please DO NOT BURN.

-Ethan

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

03/28/2026

A statewide burning ban has been issued by the North Carolina Forest Service and Columbus County Fire Marshals Office, effective March 28, 2026, at 6:00 PM, as announced by the Roseland Fire Department. During the ban, no open burning will be permitted. All burning permits have been suspended pending further notice.

03/28/2026

Preventing wildfires involves managing ignition sources and reducing fuel around homes. Key actions include extinguishing campfires completely (drown, stir, feel), avoiding parking on dry grass, obeying burn bans, and creating a 30-foot "defensible space" by removing dead vegetation. Always check local fire restrictions and weather conditions, especially during hot, dry, and windy periods.

Key Prevention Measures:

Campfire Safety: Use designated rings, keep fires small, and soak with water, stir, and soak again until cool to the touch.

Vehicle & Equipment Safety: Avoid driving/parking on dry grass, ensure chains do not drag, and use spark arrestors on off-road vehicles and chain saws.

Debris Burning: Never burn on windy, dry days; always monitor fires and check local regulations first.

Defensible Space: Clear flammable material (leaves, firewood) within 30-100 feet of homes, and clean roof gutters regularly.

General Vigilance: Properly discard ci******es and report unattended fires immediately

03/23/2026

We urge you to postpone any outdoor burning until weather conditions improve! A pile of leaves is not worth the risk of a wildfire or damaging property.

03/16/2026

Given the potential tornado risk this evening, we would like to share some essential tornado safety tips.

03/16/2026

We offer our deepest condolences to Buckhead Fire & Rescue on the passing of Chief Ray Jacobs and assure them of our full support during this challenging time.