Rutherford County, TN— Rutherford County Fire Rescue (RCFR) warns that open burning, if not done properly, can lead to large brush fires and additional consequences.The department responded to a total of three separate brush fires in the Kittrell area Thursday, according to Fire Marshal Joshua Sanders. “This resulted in one citation, one verbal warning, and one written warning,” he said.RCFR Captain Adam Rose, whose teams responded to the fires along with Kittrell and Lascassas .
Rutherford County, TN— (October 14, 2021) Rutherford County Fire Rescue (RCFR) reminds the community that beginning October 15, a permit from the State will be required for open burning.Open burning is defined as “the burning of a bonfire, vegetation debris fire or other fire in an outdoor location where fuel burned is not contained in an incinerator, outdoor fireplace, barbecue grill or barbecue pit.”Between October 15 and May 15 each year, state law requires citizens to obtai .