Barnstable Issues Outdoor Burning Ban Amid 'Unprecedented' Weather

BARNSTABLE, MA — Barnstable has issued an outdoor burning ban "until further notice" throughout the fire district, officials announced.

The ban includes fires in fire pits, chimineas, outdoor fireplaces and some cooking and heating equipment.

"This ban is due to the unprecedented weather conditions that we have been experiencing and will continue to experience through at least this Friday," fire officials said.

"The lack of rain, low humidity and wind conditions create favorable conditions for wildfires to spread.

This comes as communities across the state have battled fires, even affecting school activities in some communities on the North Shore.

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Many communities in Massachusetts have been dealing with drought conditions, though the U.S. Drought Monitor doesn't list Barnstable County as one of the affected regions as of Halloween.