Is there a burn ban in New Castle County, Delaware?
Current status
Burn ban in effect
- Effective since
- May 1, 2026
- Last verified
- September 25, 2026
- Source
- Delaware DNREC
- Statewide
- 3 of 3 counties under a ban
DNREC statewide annual open burning ban May 1 - Sep 30; cooking fires, recreational campfires and ceremonial bonfires still allowed. Ends 2026-09-30.
Verify at the official sourceBurn-ban status can change daily. This page reflects the last verified reading from the official source shown above — always confirm with your county before burning.