The Cumberland District’s Assistant District Forester said we have received enough rain in the last two weeks to tamper down hazardous fire conditions. Forester Joel Blackburn said Cookeville only received 2.12 inches of rain for the entire month of November, most of which came at the end of the month. Just a few days into December, Cookeville already has seen ... Read More »
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 »
Tennessee’s risk for wildfire through the next month despite wildfires in several southern states right now are relatively low. Cumberland Assistant District Forrester Joel Blackburn said forest conditions do not yet warrant too much worry regarding unexpected forest fires. He said that the rain of the past month, as well as the plentiful shade provided by leaves, helped prevent dry ... Read More »
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