Burn Permits Again Required, Now Through Spring

WKMS | By Matt Markgraf

Published October 17, 2011 at 7:37 AM CDT

By Todd Hatton

Murray, KY – With autumn's return, outdoor burn permits are again required in Tennessee. The fall fire season began Saturday and lasts until May 15. The permits are free and can be obtained by calling local Forestry Division offices. There's an online list at BurnSafeTN.org. Tennessee Forestry Division information forester Tim Phelps says the permit system focuses on fire safety and helps prevent wildfires by not issuing permits during unsafe periods. Tips on how to safely use fire to burn debris are also posted on the website.

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Matt Markgraf

Matt Markgraf joined the WKMS team as a student in January 2007. He's served in a variety of roles over the years: as News Director March 2016-September 2019 and previously as the New Media & Promotions Coordinator beginning in 2011. Prior to that, he was a graduate and undergraduate assistant. He is currently the host of the international music show Imported on Sunday nights at 10 p.m.

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