Sevier County Wildland Fire

06/04/2026

06/03/2026

🔥This study in Nature Communications shows that today's wildfires in North America are less frequent – but more destructive – than in past centuries, increasing the risk of more severe fires in the future.

The researchers found that historical fires were more frequent but less intense, due to practices like traditional Indigenous burning and natural lightning-caused fires– which reduced forest fuel and maintained balance.

The "fire deficit" today allows fuel to build up, creating conditions for more devastating wildfires.🌲

Check out the research ➡️ https://ow.ly/cN9550WIRgy

06/03/2026

Today, we honor all wildland firefighters across the nation. Your courage, dedication, and relentless efforts protect our communities and natural resources. Thank you.

06/02/2026

UPDATE:

GREAT news to report! Tyler Hall has been located in Clarksville and is safe.

Thanks to all who worked to find this child!!

PREVIOUSLY POSTED:

🚨AN AMBER ALERT has been issued on behalf of the Clarksville Police Department for 3-year-old Tyler Hall.

He was last seen on Tuesday in the Aurelia Lynn Drive area of Clarksville.

Tyler weighs about 40 pounds, has blonde hair and blue eyes. He was last seen wearing a green dinosaur T-Shirt, green shorts, and gray socks.

If you have seen Tyler, call TBI at 1-800-TBI-FIND or Clarksville PD at 931-648-0656.

06/01/2026

🔥🚒 THE TRUE COST OF PROTECTING OUR COMMUNITIES 🚒🔥

When you see a wildland firefighter on the fireline, you’re looking at far more than a yellow shirt and a hard hat.

You’re looking at thousands of dollars of specialized safety equipment designed to bring that firefighter home alive.

From fire shelters and Nomex clothing to radios, helmets, boots, gloves, eye protection, packs, and life-saving communication equipment, every piece of gear serves a purpose. Every dollar invested is an investment in survival.

Most people never realize that outfitting a single wildland firefighter today can cost between $5,500 and $8,500+ before they ever step foot on a wildfire.

The boots protect their feet on steep terrain.
The Nomex protects them from heat and flame.
The radio keeps them connected when seconds matter.
The fire shelter is their last line of defense.

These men and women willingly run toward danger to protect lives, homes, forests, and communities.

The next time you see a firefighter on the line, remember: behind every firefighter is a commitment to safety, training, readiness, and sacrifice.

🔥 Every tool has a purpose.
🔥 Every piece of gear can save a life.
🔥 Every firefighter deserves to come home.

Please take a moment to thank the wildland firefighters, dispatchers, mechanics, pilots, support personnel, and families who make this mission possible.

🇺🇸 Courage. Commitment. Community.

05/29/2026

Humans are responsible for nearly 9 in 10 unwanted wildfires. While some causes are easier to recognize (like an unattended campfire), it's important to be cautious and thoughtful whenever your area has hot, dry, and windy conditions.

State forestry agencies are often the first responders to nearly all wildfires across the country. Help keep them safe by doing your part to prevent wildfires! 🔥

05/27/2026

🔥 The Ready, Set, Go! (RSG) program gives fire departments and communities the tools they need to prevent, respond to, and protect from wildland fire risk.

Best of all — these resources are completely FREE. You can help lead the mission through education, outreach, and preparedness.

👉 Learn more at iafc.org/wildland

05/16/2026

Mark your calendars 🗓️ Burn permits are not required in Tennessee from May 16 through October 14.

Every year, the Tennessee Division of Forestry requires free burn permits from October 15 through May 15. Why those dates? That window is Tennessee's wildfire season, when drier conditions, fallen leaves and lower humidity make it easier for a small backyard fire to escape and turn into something much bigger.

Permits help us track outdoor burning during the riskiest months and keep our forests and neighborhoods safer, while also communicating with the public (that's you!) about when and where it is safe enough to burn at any given time.

Once we move into late spring, summer and early fall, greener vegetation and higher humidity reduce the fire risk... which is why permits aren't required during that stretch.

A few things to keep in mind before you strike a match:

🔥 Some cities and counties have their own burning rules year-round. Always check with your local government before lighting it up.
🔥 Never leave a fire unattended and always have water or tools nearby to control it.
🔥 Watch the wind. Even on a "safe" day, gusts can carry embers farther than you'd think.

Burn permit season may be ending, but fire safety doesn't take a break. Stay smart and stay safe out there, Tennessee! 🌲

https://www.tn.gov/tnwildlandfire/prevention/safe-debris-burning/permits/county-municipality-list.html

05/14/2026

Awareness starts with understanding. What is the Wildland Urban Interface?
It’s where communities and wildland vegetation meet or intermingle, where homes, infrastructure, and natural fuels exist side by side.

These areas can be found across the country, not just in the West, and they continue to grow as more people live closer to forests, grasslands, and open spaces.
Why does it matter? The WUI is where wildfire risk to people, homes, and communities is often the highest.

During Wildfire Awareness Month, understanding where you live is the first step. Preparing your home, creating defensible space, and staying informed can help reduce risk and protect what matters most.