NO BURN PERMITS ARE BEING ISSUED IN MONROE COUNTY UNTIL WE GET SOME SIGNIFICANT RAIN!!

Basic Fire Safety Guidelines for Outdoor Burning

Careless debris burning is a primary cause of wildfires every year in Tennessee. Wildfires result in enormous losses of natural resources, personal property and even lives.

Fires That DO Require Permits:

Leaf piles

Woody debris like branches

Hurricane storm debris

Prescribed fires

NO you do not need to get a permit for certain fires listed below. But you are responsible for to watch and make sure the fire does not get out of control. Unattended fire is considered wreck less burning and you can be fined. You are responsible for your fire!!!

Fires That Do NOT Require Permits:

-Fires in containers/barrels with a 1/2″ mesh screen cover

-Ceremonial fires

-Grilling