Smoke from Carolina Fire Arrives in Worcester County

Areas of Worcester County are experiencing smoke and odor conditions resulting from a wildfire that originated in Dare County, North Carolina. 

The Worcester County Fire Marshal’s Office urges residents to be aware of this situation and to avoid calling 911 to report general, non-specific smoke and odor conditions, which may be caused from the North Carolina fire. This would assist Worcester County Emergency Services, the Fire Marshal’s Office and our volunteer fire companies from using resources unnecessarily. 

The smoke from the North Carolina fire has traveled up the Eastern Shore, prompting calls to the Worcester County Fire Marshal's Office from individuals in the Pocomoke, Public Landing, Stockton, Girdletree, Snow Hill and Assateague Island areas. Today's strong northeasterly winds have driven the smoke inland in some areas of the county. 

The National Weather Service has advised the Worcester County area could see a worse condition this evening due to the winds decreasing, the heat and high humidity.  An Air Quality Alert is likely later this afternoon.

We greatly appreciate the public’s increased awareness and cooperation during this period.  As always, please dial 911 to report any specific emergencies. Information about the smoke advisory is available at http://www.erh.noaa.gov/akq.