(Frederick
County, MD, November 13, 2013) – The Frederick County Fire Marshal’s Office
has issued a total ban on outdoor burning effective immediately until 6:00 p.m.
today. All outdoor burning, including recreational fires, is prohibited.
The National Weather Service issued a special
weather statement earlier this morning for Frederick County that stated conditions
consisting of gusty winds, low relative humidity and low fuel moisture will
enhance the threat for the spread of wildfires.
For further information contact Captain Steve
Leatherman at 301-600-2073 or via e-mail at sleatherman@FrederickCountyMD.gov.
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