10/30/2026
IMPORTANT INFO-🔥
From Avery County Fire Marshal
Because of dry conditions, the Avery County Fire Marshal's office continues to discourage all open burning until conditions improve.
Dry grass, dead leaves, and other vegetative debris could easily ignite and spread quickly.
Let yard debris burn piles wait.
While conditions do not warrant a ban at this time. You can help our local fire departments protect you and your property by refraining from burning if at all possible.
If you must burn, keep all fires constantly attended and have a means of extinguishment handy.
A reminder:
• Use extreme caution when handling potential ignition sources such as machinery and farm equipment.
• Keep fires small and manageable.
• Keep fires away from combustible vegetation and structures.
• Only the burning of natural vegetation is allowed.
