Tennessee State Parks Temporarily Ban Backcountry Campfires
October 10, 2010
Nashville, TN – The Tennessee State Parks system is issuing a temporary ban on backcountry campfires in all state parks due to dry weather conditions increasing wildfire hazards. The backcountry campfire ban is effective immediately and will remain in place until further notice.
In coordination with the Department of Agriculture’s Division of Forestry, this burn ban serves as an additional measure to ensure the safety of campers and to protect the parks’ forested areas. Campers will still be able to build campfires and use charcoal to cook their meals, as long as they are inside an appropriate fire ring or designated grill area.
“Dry weather has impacted the entire state, especially in West Tennessee and areas along the border of Middle and East Tennessee,” said Assistant Commissioner for Tennessee State Parks Mike Carlton. “Humidity is very low and with fronts bringing high winds, we want to take every precaution necessary to protect people and land.” [Read more]
