Knox County Issues Burn Ban as East Tennessee Sees String of Brush Fires

(Courtesy: Rural Metro Fire)

Knox County Issues Burn Ban as East Tennessee Sees String of Brush Fires

Posted on March 27, 2025

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Knox County Air Quality Management officials have banned open burning until further notice.

Rural Metro Fire Department taking to social media Thursday morning with the announcement say the ban comes as Knox County continues to experience dry and windy conditions.

Those conditions have sparked a string of wildfires not just in Knox County but across East Tennessee. The latest Knox County fire happened Tuesday on Sharp’s Ridge, spreading several acres before crews were able to get it under control.

With the ban in place, no open burning is allowed in Knox County. Rural Metro says the county will issue an announcement when the ban is lifted.

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