Tennessee fires

### Daily Wildfire Report for Tennessee - April 24, 2025

#### Overview
Tennessee is currently experiencing wildfire activity, particularly in the eastern part of the state, due to dry conditions and high winds. The situation is being closely monitored and managed by local and state fire agencies.

#### Current Situation
- **Fire Activity:** A significant wildfire is active along the Anderson-Campbell county line, requiring coordinated efforts from multiple fire departments. The fire is part of a broader context of elevated fire risk in the region due to dry conditions.
- **Active Fires:** The primary focus is on a wildfire in the Beech Grove community, just west of Rocky Top (Lake City), which has burned approximately 125 acres as of the last update. This fire is currently 40% contained[1].

#### Key Details
- **Beech Grove Fire:** Located along the Anderson-Campbell county line, this fire is being managed by firefighters from the Campbell County Rural Fire Service, the Caryville Volunteer Fire Department, and the La Follette Fire Department. The fire is situated north of Briceville, and efforts are centered at the Lake City Middle School staging area[1].
- **Containment Efforts:** Firefighters are actively working to contain the fire, with a current containment level of 40%. The fire's moderate behavior includes flanking and uphill runs, but no structures have been reported as threatened or damaged at this time[1].

#### Recommendations
- **Public Awareness:** Residents in the affected areas are advised to be vigilant and prepared for potential fire spread. It is crucial to have an emergency plan in place and to clear dead brush from properties to reduce the risk of catastrophic fires.
- **Resource Allocation:** Firefighters are working diligently under challenging conditions. Residents should be aware of fire traffic and potential smoke impacts, and they should follow any evacuation orders or advisories issued by local authorities.

#### Resources
For up-to-date emergency information, residents can visit:
- **Tennessee Division of Forestry:** [www.tn.gov/agriculture/article/ag-forestry.html](https://www.tn.gov/agriculture/article/ag-forestry.html)
- **National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC):** [www.nifc.gov/fire-information/nfn](https://www.nifc.gov/fire-information/nfn)

#### Additional Information
- **Prescribed Burns and Land Management:** There is no current information on prescribed burns or other land management activities in the immediate area of the Beech Grove fire. However, residents should be aware that such operations may be conducted in other parts of the state to mitigate future wildfire risks.
- **Fire Weather and Wind Warnings:** While there are no specific wind warnings issued for the immediate area of the Beech Grove fire, residents should remain alert to changing weather conditions that could impact fire behavior.

Stay informed and prepared by monitoring these resources regularly.

CITATIONS

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