Cleveland Community Fire Department

Just an FYI, the burn ban is still in effect!!!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Burn Ban Issued for Rowan County

Salisbury, NC – In conjunction with the North Carolina Forest Service, the Rowan County Fire Marshal’s Office has issued a temporary ban on all outdoor burning.

Due to increased fire risk, on Saturday, March 28, 2026, the North Carolina Forest Service issued a ban on all open burning and canceled all burning permits for Rowan County.

A burn ban issued by the N.C. Forest Service applies to all open burning statewide, regardless of distance from an occupied dwelling.

To ensure county-wide compliance with this ban, the Rowan County Fire Marshal’s Office has issued a ban on all open burning.

During a burning ban, fire pits, yard debris/waste fires, and campfires are considered open burning. However, approved cooking devices on approved surfaces, such as grills and barbecues, are permitted.

Rowan County will continue to follow the guidance of the North Carolina Forest Service on termination of the ban. For questions related to outdoor burning within Rowan County, please contact 704-216-8920. For North Carolina Forest Service questions, please visit NCForestService.gov.

At approximately 11:30AM today, a disgruntled citizen made a threat to the Cleveland Community Fire Department.

The Cleveland Police Department and numerous other agencies responded immediately and conducted thorough searches of both Cleveland Fire Department locations. Authorities have confirmed that no evidence was found.

The suspect is currently in custody. Police and Fire officials have confirmed that there is no ongoing threat to the public.

We are grateful for the swift response by Cleveland Police Department, Rowan County Sheriffs Office, Rowan County Emergency Management, Iredell County Sheriffs Office, Cabarrus County Sheriffs Office, any others we may have missed

Further updates will be provided when additional information becomes available.