{"id":18292,"date":"2022-10-11T19:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-10-12T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.paristn.net\/articles\/?p=18292"},"modified":"2022-10-11T15:35:51","modified_gmt":"2022-10-11T20:35:51","slug":"debris-burn-permits-are-required-beginning-october-15th","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.paristn.net\/articles\/2022\/10\/11\/debris-burn-permits-are-required-beginning-october-15th\/","title":{"rendered":"Debris Burn Permits are required beginning October 15th"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"TennesseeNashville, TN<\/strong> – In observance of National Fire Prevention Week October 9th \u2013 15th, 2022 the Tennessee Department of Agriculture\u2019s Division of Forestry reminds citizens that our state is heading into fall fire season.<\/p>\n

Dry conditions and trees that shed their leaves heighten fire danger and a debris burn permit is required for leaf and brush piles beginning October 15th.  <\/p>\n

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\u201cCareless debris burning is a primary cause of wildland fires every year in Tennessee,\u201d State Forester David Arnold said. \u201cBurning leaf and brush piles can be an effective tool to remove collected debris from your yard but the tool needs to be used safely with cooperative weather and under constant supervision.<\/p>\n

“Practice safe debris burning and remember that state permits are required starting this Saturday in areas where local governments do not have established outdoor burning ordinances,\u201d Arnold stated.<\/p>\n

Debris Burn Permits for leaf and brush piles are available at no charge via the MyTN mobile app<\/a> or online at www.BurnSafeTN.org<\/a>. Apply the same day you plan to burn. Online permits can be obtained daily from 8:00am to 11:00pm Central Time for any size leaf and brush burn pile. Each pile should be completely extinguished by the permit expiration.<\/p>\n

For larger broadcast burning, such as forestry, agricultural, and land clearing, call the Division of Forestry burn permit phone number at 877.350.BURN (2876) Monday through Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm. This phone line will open Friday, October 14yj. Callers may experience lengthy wait times when call volume is high.<\/p>\n

Permits are issued only when conditions are conducive to safe burning. If you live inside city limits, check with your municipality for additional restrictions before you burn.<\/p>\n

A list of materials that are not allowed to be burned can be found from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation at www.tn.gov\/environment\/program-areas\/apc-air-pollution-control-home\/apc\/open-burning.html<\/a>. Call 1.888.891.TDEC to report illegal burning.<\/p>\n

Burning without a permit is a class C misdemeanor and punishable by up to 30 days in jail and\/or a fine. Individuals are legally required to stay with their fire until extinguished.<\/p>\n

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The following tips should be followed when it is safe to conduct a debris burn:<\/h4>\n