Here are the latest updates on burn bans and restrictions in East Tennessee
The National Weather Service said developing mountain waves along with dry air and low humidity will increase fire weather ...
Dry conditions and high winds lead to East Tennessee burn bans
Several areas of East Tennessee are under burn bans as heightened fire risks stick around for yet another day.
Weather and fire experts speak on elevated fire risk in East Tennessee
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Firefighters across east Tennessee are busy after multiple brush fires and extremely dry weather.
TN National Guard deploys Knoxville helicopter teams to fight East Tennessee wildfires
The Army National Guard said it sent two helicopters from Knoxville to support teams fighting a wildfire near Mountain City.
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County, cities implement burn ban
Due to current dry conditions, exceptionally low relative humidity and a extremely high fired anger, Sevier County and the cities of Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Town of Pittman Center, ...
Understanding the difference between burn bans and burn restrictions
With heightened wildfire risk this week, the Tennessee Department of Agriculture is reminding the public of the difference ...
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No burn permits to be issued in Sevier County due to high fire danger
Sevier County in Tennessee has issued a warning about high fire danger due to low relative humidity and predicted winds, and no burn permits will be issued from Friday, February 28, through ...
Fire danger possible in Tri-Cities this weekend
A dry weekend is expected in East Tennessee and Southwest Virginia. As of Friday, in Tennessee, you can’t burn without a ...
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Brush fires reported in Knox and Monroe Counties
KNOX COUNTY, Tenn. (WATE) — Several brush fires have been reported in Knox and Monroe Counties as multiple agencies warn of fire danger and issue burn bans. “Rural Metro Fire is currently ...