Welcome to the Fire Environment page. This page aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the fire environment across Tennessee. Updates will be provided weekly, at a minimum, from October 15 through May 15 to support prescribed burning operations and planning.
February, 17 2026
Remember Burn Permits are required October 15 - May 15th. (burnsafetn.gov) Check with your local municipalities if there are additional requirements, TDEC has additional restrictions with large piles.
We are going to have a drying trend this week until the next storm system moves in at the end of the week. East TN will see some winds pick up before the front comes in, so if you are going to conduct a burn, keep your eyes on your local winds (winds that are affected by topography, water sources, etc.). RHs are supposed to drop before the front comes in, as well.
Long term discussion, it looks like we are on a warming trend and in a drying trend, although most places have seen rain, the drought monitor has shown that we are trending for drought to increase, especially down in Bradley County.
See images below for Drought.
GET A PERMIT!
We are going to have a drying trend this week until the next storm system moves in at the end of the week. East TN will see some winds pick up before the front comes in, so if you are going to conduct a burn, keep your eyes on your local winds (winds that are affected by topography, water sources, etc.). RHs are supposed to drop before the front comes in, as well.
Long term discussion, it looks like we are on a warming trend and in a drying trend, although most places have seen rain, the drought monitor has shown that we are trending for drought to increase, especially down in Bradley County.
See images below for Drought.
GET A PERMIT!
