West Yancey Fire Department

04/08/2026

🔥High Fire Danger🔥

Low humidity and strong winds are expected, creating high fire danger! The statewide burn ban remains in effect which means:

🍃 No burning yard debris
🏕️ No campfires
🎆 No fireworks

For more info on how you can be prepared for wildfire season, visit ReadyNC.Gov/Wildfire

03/28/2026

Due to increased wildfire risk, the N.C. Forest Service has issued a ban on all open burning and has canceled all burning permits statewide effective 6 p.m. Saturday, March 28 until further notice.

Under North Carolina law, the ban prohibits all open burning in the affected counties, regardless of whether a permit was previously issued. The issuance of any new permits has also been suspended until the ban is lifted. Anyone violating the burn ban faces a $100 fine plus $183 court costs. Any person responsible for setting a fire may be liable for any expenses related to extinguishing the fire.

The burn ban does not apply to fires started within 100 feet of an occupied dwelling. The local fire marshal has authority to issue a burn ban within those 100 feet.

Read news release: https://www.ncagr.gov/news/press-releases/2026/03/28/statewide-burn-ban-issued-north-carolina-due-hazardous-forest-fire-conditions

12/28/2025

Effective Monday, Dec. 29, the National Weather Service has issued a **🚩🚩RED FLAG WARNING 🚩🚩** for some North Carolina counties. Review weather alerts for North Carolina at weather.gov.

A red flag warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity and warm temperatures will create dangerous fire behavior.

Fire danger will be elevated, especially across central North Carolina. While open burning is permitted during a red flag, it is NOT advised. Please postpone all outdoor burning.

Careless debris burning is the leading cause of wildfires in North Carolina, and you are our best defense against wildfire. For wildfire readiness and prevention tips: preventwildfirenc.org

11/18/2025

🔥 Burn Ban in Effect for Yancey County 🔥

Due to extremely dry conditions, the Yancey County Fire Marshal and Emergency Management have issued a burn ban.

🚫No open burning is allowed within 100 feet of any structure. This includes brush, leaves, and any outdoor fires.
We urge all community members to avoid burning at this time to help prevent wildfires and keep our county safe.

For updates and safety tips, follow Yancey County Emergency Management.

Thank you for doing your part to protect our community!


🔥 Prohibición de Quemas en Vigor para el Condado de Yancey 🔥

Debido a condiciones extremadamente secas, el Bombero y Manejo de Emergencias del Condado de Yancey han establecido una prohibición de quemas.

🚫No se permite ninguna quema al aire libre dentro de 100 pies de cualquier estructura.
Esto incluye ramas, hojas y cualquier fuego exterior.
Pedimos a todos los miembros de la comunidad que eviten quemar en este momento para prevenir incendios y mantener nuestro condado seguro.
Para actualizaciones y consejos de seguridad, siga a Manejo de Emergencias del Condado de Yancey.

¡Gracias por hacer su parte para proteger nuestra comunidad!

09/24/2025

We are truly honored to stand alongside Funshine Camp in their mission of love and inclusion. By opening the doors of our training center to host them, we hope to provide not just a space, but a home where joy, friendship, and community can continue to grow. It means so much to us to be part of something that brings light and hope to so many families, and we are grateful for the opportunity to support such a meaningful cause and to have Operation Helo alongside for this new journey…We are so blessed to be part of this great community and look forward to many more years of service.

09/11/2025