Tag Archives: Upper Cumberland Burn Restrictions

Burn permits are again being issued in the Upper Cumberland, with the exception of DeKalb County, after the rain of the last 24 hours. Burn restrictions for most counties in the region were lifted Tuesday after as much as 1.4 inches of rain fell in parts of the region. A burn ban was issued for DeKalb County last Thursday. Fire ... Read More »

A Cumberland County Fire Department Captain said his team has put out an estimated 18 fires in a 24-hour period. Captain Braeden Adams said most of the fires were caused by people burning leaves and brush. Currently, the entire Upper Cumberland region is under a burn restriction, meaning no burn permits are currently being issued. Adams said his department has ... Read More »