Cedar Island Vol. Fire Department

05/02/2026

04/28/2026

The statewide burn ban remains in effect until further notice despite weekend rain in some areas. Persistent dry weather and increasing rainfall deficits from the last several months have left most of the state needing 10 inches of rain or more.

“While the rainfall we received over the weekend was a welcome sight, it offered little to no relief from widespread drought conditions while being nowhere near enough to reduce our wildfire risk,” said Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler. “Even the areas that received the heaviest amount of rain will quickly dry out from the sunshine and warmer temperatures. Until we get some additional rain and see more green-up in our forests, holding the burn ban in place statewide is the best option right now.”

While green-up and leaf-out are progressing at normal rate, low soil moisture, dry surface fuels and persistent low humidity are contributing to wildfire activity. For Western North Carolina, excessive forest fuels from Hurricane Helene are more available now than they were in 2025, low water levels in coastal areas have helped produce intense fire behavior where ground fire will likely be a long-term issue, and the Piedmont experienced 87 new wildfire starts over the weekend alone. Extended attack and mop-up efforts will be taxing and long-winded until drought conditions improve.

Read news release: https://bit.ly/497dNht

04/08/2026

🔥High Fire Danger🔥

Low humidity and strong winds are expected, creating high fire danger! The statewide burn ban remains in effect which means:

🍃 No burning yard debris
🏕️ No campfires
🎆 No fireworks

For more info on how you can be prepared for wildfire season, visit ReadyNC.Gov/Wildfire

03/29/2026

Due to increased wildfire risk, the N.C. Forest Service has issued a ban on all open burning and has canceled all burning permits statewide effective 6 p.m. Saturday, March 28 until further notice.

Under North Carolina law, the ban prohibits all open burning in the affected counties, regardless of whether a permit was previously issued. The issuance of any new permits has also been suspended until the ban is lifted. Anyone violating the burn ban faces a $100 fine plus $183 court costs. Any person responsible for setting a fire may be liable for any expenses related to extinguishing the fire.

The burn ban does not apply to fires started within 100 feet of an occupied dwelling. The local fire marshal has authority to issue a burn ban within those 100 feet.

Read news release: https://www.ncagr.gov/news/press-releases/2026/03/28/statewide-burn-ban-issued-north-carolina-due-hazardous-forest-fire-conditions

03/23/2026

Come join us to help the CI Civic group raise funds in helping with the beautification of Cedar Island.

02/13/2026

We are forever Down East strong

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01/31/2026

Snow and ice have made travel in Carteret County very unsafe. Conditions have worsened quickly, with visibility dropping and roads becoming slick. The safest choice is to stay home and off the roads through the evening.

If travel is absolutely necessary, a vehicle with four wheel drive is strongly recommended and extreme caution should be used. NCDOT crews are working as quickly as possible, but snowfall is expected to continue into the evening hours.

Thank you for staying safe and helping keep roads clear for first responders.

Carteret County Emergency Services

01/15/2026

👉INCREASED FIRE DANGER JAN. 15, 2026 – POSTPONE OUTDOOR BURNING👈

Due to low relative humidity, dry fuels and windy conditions, fire danger is elevated across North Carolina. Outdoor burning is NOT recommended. Dry grasses, dead leaves and other vegetative debris could easily ignite and spread quickly.

Spread prevention, not wildfire.

🎯Contact your local NCFS county ranger before burning outdoors. https://bit.ly/3lpoWR0
🎯Check weather alerts for your area: weather.gov
🎯For safe outdoor burning and wildfire prevention tips: www.preventwildfirenc.org.

12/19/2025

Come out tomorrow for our breakfast with Santa. This is a free event, no reservations required and all ages are welcome!

11/26/2025

10/12/2025

Road Conditions Update – Carteret County (6:00 AM, Oct. 13, 2025)

Most previously impacted roads have reopened following coastal flooding. At this time, the only reported hazardous condition is:

- Community Rd (Davis) – Hazardous

All other roads are open, including:

- Old Post Office Rd
- Gillikin Rd (Beaufort)
- Merrimon Rd (Beaufort)
- Hwy 70 – North River Bridge (Beaufort)
- Front St (Beaufort)
- Star Church Rd (Marshallberg)
- Hwy 70 (Beaufort)
- Stacy Loop (Stacy)
- Hwy 12 (Cedar Island)

Drivers should continue to use caution, as localized flooding may still occur with tides and changing conditions. Do not drive through standing water.

10/12/25
4PM UPDATE: Several roads in Carteret County are experiencing coastal flooding, making travel hazardous. Drivers are urged to avoid these areas and use caution if travel is unavoidable.

Reported Hazardous Roads:

- Merrimon Rd (Beaufort)
- Hwy 70 – North River Bridge (Beaufort)
- Front St (Beaufort)
- Star Church Rd (Marshallberg)
- Hwy 70 (Beaufort)
- Gillikin Rd (Otway)
- Old Post Office Rd (Smyrna)
- Community Rd (Davis)
- Stacy Loop (Stacy)
- NC 12 on Cedar Island is closed between Old Cedar Island Road and Lola Road., due to ocean over wash.

Flooding can quickly worsen with changing tides and weather. Do not drive through standing water or around barricades. Turn around, don’t drown.

For updates on road conditions, visit https://drivenc.gov