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Forest Fire Season Begins Monday; Burn Permit Now Required
Posted on October 15, 2012
Today (Monday) is the official start of forest fire season in Tennessee meaning that you must get a permit to burn outdoors. Activities requiring a burning permit include unconfined outdoor burning of brush and leaves, untreated wood waste and burning to clear land. Burning permits are free of charge. Citizens can apply for burning permits online or by calling their local Division of Forestry office between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The number is 877-350-2876. Their website also includes tips for safe debris burning and provides access to the online permitting system. Permit holders should also check for other restrictions in their locale.
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