KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Knox County has banned open burning starting Friday, February 28, through Monday, March 3 due to a ...

Residents in Knox and Sevier counties are asked to refrain from burning on Thursday due to continued dry and windy conditions across the area. Rural Metro Fire said Knox County Air Quality Management ...

The agency urged people to refrain from burning outside while conditions are dry. This is a developing story. Download the WATE 6 News app or sign up for our email alerts for updates.

APRIL 4 (UPDATE) — The National Park Service announced on Friday, April 4 that the burn ban at Great Smoky Mountains ... counties including Sevier, Knox and Blount Counties during the elevated ...