Oct 26, 2016 | News, News/PR
Officials with the Tennessee Department of Agriculture’s Division of Forestry issued a warning to residents statewide on Tuesday, asking them to be very careful due to the heightened fire risk. The agency reported over 20,000 acres have been charred from 837...
Nov 28, 2012 | News, News/PR
Much-needed showers Monday left state foresters cautiously optimistic in their battle against a rash of wildfires that have ignited across East Tennessee over the past two weeks. Scattered showers in Anderson and Campbell counties added firefighters’ ongoing...
Jul 2, 2012 | News, News/PR
With higher than normal temperatures and consistent dry conditions, State Foresters nationwide are warning the public to be aware of burn and fireworks bans in their areas. In Arkansas, State Forester Joe Fox is pleading with county judges to include a ban on...