(SEVIERVILLE, Tenn.) SMOKIES.LIVE – Sevier County is asking locals and visitors to reframe from burning during the extreme dry and wind conditions expected.
The county said in a statement on Friday they were issuing a burn restriction. No burning of debris will be allowed during the restriction period. The county will allow campfires, outdoor cooking, and grilling are permitted, but should be done under extreme caution.
A burn ban, by comparison, is a more severe measure issued by the Commissioner of Agriculture in coordination with the State Forester and local officials when conditions present a significant fire risk. Under a burn ban, all open-air burning is prohibited, including debris burning, campfires, and charcoal or wood-fired grills.
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