“The Court finds that an emergency situation exists in Sevier County, and the hazard potential to life and property is such that a ban and prohibition against outdoor burning is hereby declared effective Tuesday, September 17, 2019, to remain in effect until such time as this order is lifted,” the court stated in its order. “This order shall be enforceable by and through the Sevier County Sheriff’s Department, the Chief Fire Official of the various Fire Districts and the Director of the Office of Emergency management for Sevier County.
Outdoor burning may be permitted under special circumstances when all necessary and proper precautions are being enforced to ensure that burning constitutes no hazard to life and property. No outdoor burning shall be permitted in the absence of a written permit.