Town of Franklin Declares a Fire Danger Emergency

PRESS RELEASE (11-30-2021)TOWN OF FRANKLINDECLARATION OF A FIRE DANGER EMERGENCYWHEREAS, weather or other conditions exist which may make the open buming of any substance unduly hazardous and a danger to public safety, and in conjunction with the North Carolina Forest Service's bum ban which was instituted on November 29,2021 at 5:00 p.m. the Mayor has declared a "Fire Danger Emergency"; andWHEREAS, as a result of the above-described emergency...

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News and Weather Briefing for Tuesday, November 30, 2021

Here is an index to assist you in moving from section to section within the article. Back to Top Local News Weather Hazards and Tropical Weather Almanac Macon Calendar National News Roundup COVID-19 News and Updates On This Day Support Macon Media OUTLOOK High pressure will control our weather through the better part of the week, with a warming trend after Wednesday. The...

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Burn ban issued for all North Carolina counties due to hazardous forest fire conditions

 RALEIGH - Due to increased fire risk, the N.C. Forest Service has issued a ban on all open burning and has canceled all burning permits statewide effective at 5 p.m. today until further notice.“It is fall wildfire season in North Carolina, and we are seeing wildfire activity increase due to dry conditions,” said Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler. “With these ongoing conditions, a statewide burn ban is necessary to reduce the...

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News and Weather Briefing for Monday, November 29, 2021

Here is an index to assist you in moving from section to section within the article. Back to Top Local News Weather Hazards and Tropical Weather Almanac Macon Calendar National News Roundup COVID-19 News and Updates On This Day Support Macon Media OUTLOOK Our local weather pattern this week will be dominated by a high pressure system. Potentially active weather will not...

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