Delaware environmental officials are notifying residents that the state’s yearly prohibition on most outdoor burning begins Thursday, May 1st, and will remain in effect until September 30th.
The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control says the seasonal restrictions help maintain air quality standards during the months when ozone levels are typically at their highest.
While most forms of outdoor burning will be prohibited across the state during this period, residents can still enjoy cooking fires, recreational campfires, and ceremonial bonfires throughout the year as long as they burn approved materials like firewood, charcoal, propane, or natural gas.
