State officials also said any person responsible for setting a fire may be liable for any expenses related to extinguishing the fire.

Under North Carolina law, anyone violating the burn ban faces a $100 fine plus $183 in court costs. Additionally, individuals responsible for setting a fire may be liable for any

Due to increased fire risk, the N.C. Forest Service has issued a ban on all open burning and has canceled all burning permits statewide starting at 8 a.m. Friday until further notice.