Upper Cumberland Can See Large Wildfires; Prevention Up To Residents
Wildfires can impact the Upper Cumberland at higher rates due to the rural nature of the area. Division of Forestry Communications Leader Tim Phelps said the entire region is more prone to wildland fires. Phelps encouraged people to prepare wildfires by keeping roofs clear of flammable debris such as leaves and branches, storing firewood away […]
Open Burning Causing Issues During Dry Conditions
The Tennessee Forestry Division will not issue anymore burn permits in the Upper Cumberland until it rains. Putnam County Fire Chief Tom Brown said the county is seeing numerous vegetation fires start this time of year. Brown said no one should be burning right now with high-winds and dry, low humidity conditions. “It doesn’t take […]
