Bell County Judge issues emergency outdoor burn ban
Bell County Judge David Blackburn has issued an emergency order prohibiting outdoor burning. The order comes as high winds bringing dry air from West Texas is predicted for the next couple days. The order will remain in effect for seven days unless otherwise extended by further order by the
Buncombe County Fire Marshal extends open burn ban
The Buncombe County Fire Marshal’s Office has extended an open burn ban through Friday, March 7 at 9 a.m. due to forecasted extreme fire danger conditions including low humidity and strong winds. The ban may be extended again depending on conditions.
WilCo County judge signs order declaring local state of disaster prohibiting outdoor burning
Williamson County Judge Bill Gravell has signed an order declaring a local state of disaster for Williamson County prohibiting outdoor burning effective at 7 p.m. on Monday, March 3, 2025,
Young County judge issues burn ban
The declaration, signed into effect on Monday, March 3 by Judge Edwin Graham of Young County, prohibits all outdoor burning in Young County for the next seven days.
Benton County Fire Marshal issues 24-hour burn ban
The Benton County Fire Marshal Lonnie Harrell issued a 24-hour countywide burn ban on Monday, prohibiting all outdoor, open burning for the duration of the ban. Harrell said he issued the ban because of the weather conditions over the past few days.
Crews battle wildfire near NC 9 in Buncombe County; burn ban due to 'extreme' danger
Multiple crews are battling a 15-acre wildfire in the Broad River community while Buncombe County remains under a burn ban ...
Broad River fire reaches 15 acres, 90% containment; burn ban remains in Buncombe County
Firefighter crews continue to make significant progress in containing a multitude of wildfires across Western North Carolina.
Helene debris as kindling: Wildfires burn in WNC: Polk, Nantahala, Pisgah Forest
A nearly 500-acre fire burns in Polk County, triggering a voluntary evacuation. Officials say Helene debris has left the ...
Great Smoky Mountains National Park under burn ban; high-risk conditions
Due to continued dry conditions, winds, and high fire danger, the National Park Service is banning all campfires and charcoal ...
North Carolina counties face extreme fire danger. Here's a county-by-county list
Several factors, including strong winds and drought conditions, are contributing to the spread of fires, including the ...
High winds in Western NC increase fire risks, weather service says. 500 acres burning
With multiple wildfires burning throughout Western NC and Upstate SC, the National Weather Service has warned of further ...
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Open burn ban in effect in Buncombe County
TODAY’S HIRING EVENT IS FROM 9 A.M. TO 5 P.M., AND BE SURE TO BRING YOUR ID WEAR CLOSED TOED, The Buncombe County Fire Marshal’s Office has issued an open burning ban in effect beginning ...
Increased fire danger continues Monday. Here's what you need to know
The National Weather Service says western North Carolina will experience increased fire danger until Monday evening following ...