Tag Archives: Fire Permits

No burn permits will be issued in Putnam County until further notice. The Upper Cumberland region under a burn restriction due to the ongoing dry conditions and hazardous fire weather. Assistant District Forester Joel Blackburn said the restriction for Putnam County likely be extended past the current expiration date of Monday. “We’re in a drought that’s progressing until we get ... Read More »

A permit for outdoor burning is now required until May 15 under state law, as the state enters the driest part of the year. Assistant District Forester Joel Blackburn said getting a permit will be especially important this year considering how dry the weather has been. Blackburn said weather is something people often do not consider when starting a fire ... Read More »