Firefighters urge Sevier County residents not to burn amid high fire risk

Firefighters urge Sevier County residents not to burn amid high fire risk

SEYMOUR, Tenn. (WATE) — The Tennessee Division of Forestry reports that fire danger remains high across Sevier County, prompting no burn permits to be issued in the area.   Local fire departments also reminding residents that burn permits are required until May 15, and they said even a small spark can spread into a much bigger issue quickly.   “It's nice weather to burn, but it's not a good time to burn,” said [...]