Fire Weather & Warnings

1+ hour, 26+ min ago   (402+ words) Tennessee Forestry’s annual burn permit process goes in effect Thursday as the state’s fall fire season gets underway. Forestry Communications and Outreach Unit Leader Megan Carpenter said human behavior remains the biggest factor in preventing wildfires in Tennessee. More than…...

2+ hour, 6+ min ago   (221+ words) JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) — Dry conditions across Mississippi have contributed to multiple grass fires and forest fires in Mississippi over the past several days, as several counties have burn bans in effect. The dry conditions have increased concerns about outdoor burning,…...

2+ hour, 27+ min ago   (209+ words) A buzzing sound coming from a wall outlet is a critical warning sign that requires immediate attention. This distinct noise usually indicates an electrical arcing issue, where a current jumps gaps between loose wires. Javascript is required to use this…...

5+ day, 7+ hour ago   (54+ words) Please be safe when burning. Courtesy of San Saba County Judge Jody Fauley. BURN BAN has been lifted as of October 6, 2026 for San Saba County by order of San Saba County Commissioners. Please be safe when burning. San Saba News…...

3+ hour, 40+ min ago   (93+ words) SCOTT COUNTY – Scott County is under an official burn ban that is effective immediately and will remain in place through Nov. 2, according to the Scott County Sheriff’s Office. County officials announced the restriction as dry conditions continue to raise concerns…...

6+ hour, 35+ min ago   (151+ words) Greene County is currently under a burn ban. Greene County Sheriff Jack Williams has been working with the Greene County Emergency Management Coordinator and a burn ban has been put in place. He tells Raccoon Valley Radio that due to…...

3+ day, 2+ hour ago   (312+ words) courtesy Colfax Fire Marshal COLFAX — In consultation with the District/Municipal Fire Chiefs and pursuant to Colfax County Ordinance 2006-1, the Colfax County Fire Marshal rescinded the County Burn Ban effective October 1, 2026. This decision follows recent rainfall and the New Mexico…...

11+ hour, 38+ min ago   (143+ words) Mogale Fire and Rescue lifted the district’s open fire ban on October 7 following recent rainfall. Station Officer Jaco van der Westhuizen explained that emergency services implemented the district-wide ban during late August and early September due to high risk caused…...

7+ hour, 13+ min ago   (170+ words) SIMPSON COUNTY, Ky. – A burn ban is lifted in Simpson County following rainy conditions over the weekend. According to an executive order signed by Simpson County Judge-Executive Mason Barnes, the outdoor burn ban is lifted effective immediately as of 8 a.m....

7+ hour, 58+ min ago   (97+ words) PERRY COUNTY, Mo., (KBSI) — The Perry County Commission has issued a no-burn advisory for all municipalities in the county due to extremely dry conditions and a lack of rain in the forecast. Officials say the dry conditions increase the risk…...