Orange County Fire Marshal Mike Tapp reminds county residents that the current burning ban prohibits the use of open flames.

In addition, Orange County Forest Ranger Jacob Pressley said county 911 has received multiple calls daily for open burning violations — many related to residents burning leaves.

The State of North Carolina’s Division of Forest Resources banned open burning on October 15 because of the drought. For more information, contact the fire marshal at 968-2050.