Other burn tips from the Tennessee Division of Forestry include: Notify your local fire department and neighbors to let them know your plans to burn Do NOT burn on windy days Stay abreast of changing weather conditions Establish wide control lines down to bare mineral soil at least five feet wide around burn piles Keep …
Here’s a reminder for residents of Tennessee: As of last Thursday, burn permits are no longer required in the state. The Tennessee Division of Forestry requires burn permits every year from October 15 to May 15 during wildfire season. However, permits are not needed in late spring, summer, or early fall because fire risk is …
Prentice Cooper State Forest will be closed on Friday, March 14, due to the ongoing wildfires. Tennessee Forestry has suspended all burn permits through Monday. Mullins Cove Volunteer Fire Department first responded to the fire in the Grandview Church of God area at 7:18 a.m. on Wednesday. According to the state’s fire map website, the fire has …
At 7:18 a.m. Wednesday, Mullins Cove Volunteer Fire Department responded to a brush fire near Grandview Church of God. The fire was located halfway up the mountain in Prentice Cooper State Forest. TN Forestry arrived on the scene, took command, and released MCVFD from the area. According to the state forest fire map, the fire …
On Tuesday, Haletown Fire and Rescue responded to a wildfire at 8250 Hwy 156. Upon arrival, firefighters found a significant fire threatening two structures. Sequatchie and Jasper Highlands fire departments reported to the scene for mutual aid, and TN Forestry bulldozers cut a larger firebreak to contain the fire. After an intense fight to protect …
On Monday (Oct 21, 2024), at 4:28 p.m., Haletown Fire and Rescue responded to a brush fire on Brindilene Drive. Upon arrival, the fire was already an acre-wide and picking up steam. Crews immediately cut a fire break around the entire fire, which contained the blaze and kept it from spreading. The Tennessee Division of …
Tennesseans are reminded to remember burn safety measures as the state heads into its fire season. Starting October 15, debris burn permits for leaf and brush piles are required. Permits are free via the MyTN mobile app or online at www.BurnSafeTN.org. Online permits may be obtained daily from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. in Eastern and …
Public access to Franklin State Forest in Franklin and Marion Counties resumed on Monday following a temporary closure that facilitated a still-ongoing investigation into vandalism and theft of state-owned equipment in the forest. “While we are frustrated by the destruction of equipment used to keep our forests and communities safe from wildfire, we are grateful …
Public access to Franklin State Forest is currently restricted as the Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) investigates vandalism and theft of Division of Forestry (TDF) equipment in the forest in Franklin County. TDA’s Agricultural Crime Unit (ACU) is working with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Homeland Security, and local law …
Just after 5 PM CST on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, the Dunlap Fire Department responded to a brush/field fire on Davis Loop Road. The owners were burning piles of brush, and the wind caused the fire to spread to the adjoining field. Chief Hatfield requested assistance from the TN Division of Forestry as the strong …
