The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for most of East Tennessee, signaling conditions that could lead to rapid fire growth if a fire ignites.
No burn permits will be issued in Sevier County, and Knox County has implemented a Burn Ban. The Great Smoky Mountains National Park announced an immediate ban on all campfires and charcoal use on Saturday.
The Rural Metro Fire Department battled several brush fires across Knox County on Saturday despite the Burn Ban.
The fire department posted pictures from a brush fire on social media, urging residents to “stop burning anything outside until the Burn Ban is lifted.” The ban remains in effect until March 4.
