City of Millersville Cancels Burn Permits Amid Rising Fire Risk
MILLERSVILLE, TENNESSEE: (Smokey Barn News) – Over the past week, the City of Millersville, including Robertson and Sumner counties, has experienced increasing temperatures and a lack of rainfall, creating ideal conditions for wildfires. As a result, the City of Millersville Fire Department has announced that all burn permits are canceled effective immediately. This cancellation will remain in effect until drought conditions return to normal or reach the “NONE” level on the intensity map.
The hills and ridges of Millersville are particularly susceptible to wildfires, which can spread rapidly and go unnoticed in these rural areas. The Fire Department emphasizes that this precautionary measure is necessary to protect the lives and property of residents.
Fire Chief Stewart stated, “We are taking these preventive measures to ensure the safety of all our citizens. We appreciate your cooperation and understanding during this time.”
Millersville is currently the only city in Robertson County under a burn ban, but other cities in Robertson and surrounding counties will likely follow suit if the dry spell continues. Even if your city or county is not under a burn ban, it would still be wise to be cautious with combustibles.
