Burn ban issued for Sevier County, Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Pittman Center, and Sevierville
SEVIER COUNTY, Tenn. (WATE) — Sevier County, Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Pittman Center, and Sevierville have issued a burn ban until further notice.
The burn ban was issued Thursday afternoon, amid dry conditions, exceptionally low relative humidity, forecasted high winds and very high fire danger, Sevier County EMA reported. Much of East Tennessee is under a high wind watch, with winds between 25 to 40 miles per hour and gusts of up to 80 miles per hour possible, until at least Friday evening.
Sevier County residents hail firefighters who quickly contained 67-acre blaze
During the burn ban, all outdoor burning is prohibited, including burning in barrels, outdoor wood-burning fire pits, and charcoal grills. Gas grills and gas fire pits are still permitted, a Sevier County Government spokesperson said.
'With leaves, limbs, and other debris having a tendency to pile up during the winter and fall, please take this time to prepare your homes and properties by removing this debris from around your house,' Gatlinburg Fire Chief Charlie Cole said.
Sevier County residents and visitors are also encouraged to sign up for CodeRED safety alerts at https://sevierema.org/ or by downloading the CodeRED Mobile Alert app.
Crews fought 200-acre wildfire in Caryville
The burn ban comes just a day after firefighters contained a 67-acre fire in a grassy area just east of Sevierville and Pigeon Forge. Residents who lived near the fire praised firefighters for their quick response, who quickly contained the fire.
As conditions continue to develop, find the latest forecast on the Storm Team 6 Weather Blog, and the latest weather alerts on the WATE Weather Alerts page.
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