White County’s Central View Fire Department received a grant for new tools to fight wildland and forest fires. Fire Chief Matt McBride said there has been an increase in the number of small to mid-sized grass and brush fires across the Upper Cumberland. McBride said the Tennessee Division of Forestry grant will provide new personal protective equipment tailored for use ... Read More »
A Thursday brush fire in Putnam County serves as a reminder for safe burning practices. Putnam Fire Chief Tom Brown said fire outbreaks are a real danger considering how dry the outdoors are. “Be careful and watch the wind,” Brown said. “Make sure you got clean ground out around your fire and follow recommendations of the forestry service. Of course, ... Read More »
Baxter and Putnam County fire crews have extinguished a Ditty Road brush fire Tuesday afternoon. Baxter Fire Chief Matthew White said crews responded to a property near the city limits at about 2:00 p.m. “There was no structures that were involved,” White said. “The gentlemen who owns the property appeared to be where he had several vehicles stored outside, and ... Read More »
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