Dry Conditions Persist, Caution Urged For Outdoor Burning
Putnam County Fire Officials calling for residents to be very careful when burning outdoors as dry conditions and high winds increase the risk of brush fires. Fire Chief Jeff Hicks said the current lack of spring rainfall has created a dangerous environment where fires must be taken more seriously than usual. Even with humidity increasing […]
Central View Fire Receives Aid For Fighting Wildland, Forest Fires
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 […]
Putnam And Baxter Fire Crews Extinguish Ditty Rd. Brush Fire
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 […]
