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'2016 Fall Wildfire Season
Situation Update - NIGHT
November 22, 2016; 6PM CST
http://www.burnsafetn.org/

TODAY'S ACTIVITY
The TDA Division of Forestry responded to 11 new fires statewide for 22+ acres today.
o West Tennessee District – 1 fire for 1 acre; cause - unknown
o Highland Rim District – 5 fires for 1+ acres; cause - 2 were breakovers from previous fires; 3 were new on-going fires as of report time (Dickson, Lawrence, Wayne Counties), all unknown size, cause and containment
o Cumberland District – 1 fire for 15 acres; cause - suspected arson
o East Tennessee District – 4 fires for 5; cause - 2 unknown, 1 embers from burning structure, 1 suspected arson

MAJOR FIRES:
o Bald Knob Rd. (Morgan) 452 acres, 50% contained (break-outs)
o East Miller Cove (Blount) 1,373 acres, 75% contained
o Lee Valley ("Boy Scout Camp") (Hamblen) 296 acres, 100% contained
o Cool Branch Cove (Hancock) 334 acres, 100% contained
o Old Mountain Rd (Grainger) 201 acres, 100% contained
o HWY 165 (Monroe) 574 acres, 100% contained
o Neddy Mt (Cocke) 885 acres, 100% contained
o White Oak Circle (Morgan) 3,135 acres, 100% contained
o Mile Marker 156 (Campbell) 922 acres, 100% contained
o Flippers Bend (Hamilton) 981 acres, 100% contained
o Poe Rd. (Hamilton) 712 acres, 100% contained
o Mowbray (Hamilton) 899 acres, 98% contained

PHOTO: Aerial photo of Lee Valley Road ("Boy Scout Camp") fire in Hamblen County. (Nov. 21, 2016)'

'From pampered alpaca to the finest of fibers…all on the same Tennessee farm! Look for local and luxurious finds from Tennessee on Small Business Saturday, November 26!

Shop from the Taste of Tennessee store here: http://www.picktnproducts.org/store/index.html'

'2016 Fall Wildfire Season
Situation Update - NIGHT
November 21, 2016; 6PM CST
http://www.burnsafetn.org/

TODAY'S ACTIVITY
The TDA Division of Forestry responded to 2 new fires statewide for 3.1 acres today.
o West Tennessee District – no new fires
o Highland Rim District – 1 fire for 0.1 acres; cause - suspected arson
o Cumberland District – 1 fires for 3 acres; cause - suspected arson
o East Tennessee District – no new fires

MAJOR FIRES:
o Bald Knob Rd. (Morgan) 300 acres, 80% contained
o East Miller Cove (Blount) 1,366 acres, 75% contained
o Lee Valley ("Boy Scout Camp") (Hamblen) 237 acres, 100% contained
o Cool Branch Cove (Hancock) 334 acres, 100% contained
o Old Mountain Rd (Grainger) 201 acres, 100% contained
o HWY 165 (Monroe) 574 acres, 100% contained
o Neddy Mt (Cocke) 885 acres, 100% contained
o White Oak Circle (Morgan) 3,135 acres/100% contained
o Mile Marker 156 (Campbell) 1,067 acres, 100% contained
o Flippers Bend (Hamilton) 981 acres, 100% contained
o Poe Rd. (Hamilton) 712 acres, 98% contained
o Mowbray (Hamilton) 899 acres, 98% contained'

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2016 Fall Wildfire Season Situation Update - morning November 9, 2016; 1200 CST Active Fires** NUMBER OF FIRES: 55 | ACRES BURNED: >5,821 Calendar year to date TOTAL NUMBER OF FIRES: 1,121 | TOTAL ACRES BURNED: 30,742 **Fires being fought within the past 24 hour period Current Situation • The division responded to 18 new fires for 870 acres over the past 24 hour period. o West Tennessee District – 0 fires o Highland Rim District – no new fires since last night; o Cumberland District – 7 fires for 206 acres; two addition fires reported last night were no action fires o East Tennessee District – 8 fires for 339 acres; 5 arson, 1 debris barrel fire, 2 structure fires; Mountain View Rd. fire (Hawkins Co) included rescue of multiple individuals, two division personnel injuries were reported as a result of that rescue, both were checked out at local hospital and released. They are expected to be back on fire line in next couple of days. • Weather forecast o A COLD FRONT WILL MOVE ACROSS THE TENNESSEE VALLEY AND SOUTHERN APPALACHIANS EARLY TODAY WITH A CHANCE OF SHOWERS. ONLY MINOR RAINFALL AMOUNTS ARE ANTICIPATED. AFTER THE FRONT EXITS THE REGION EXPECT DRY CONDITIONS TO RETURN...AND TEMPERATURES TO COOL TO AROUND SEASONAL NORMALS FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE WEEK. • Safe Debris Burning Permits are not expected to be issued statewide until substantial precipitation is received. • TDA Commissioner of Ag Burn Bans are now in effect for six counties in Tennessee – Claiborne, Jefferson, Loudon, Monroe, Robertson and Sevier. Complete report: http://www.burnsafetn.org/pdfs/FireSituationUpdate.pdf Video is of Flippers Bend Fire in Hamilton County.

2016 Fall Wildfire Season Situation Update - NIGHT November 13, 2016; 7PM CST MAJOR FIRES: • Flippers Bend (Hamilton) 1000 acres, 90% contained • Poe Rd. (Hamilton) 550 acres, 40% contained • Mowbray (Hamilton) 750 acres, 70% contained • Smith Mt (Sequatchie) 960 acres, 100% contained • Bench Bluff (Bledsoe) 1,400 acres, 100% contained • Cliff Tops (Marion) 80 acres, 100% contained • Neddy Mt (Cocke) 425 acres, unknown containment; TDOT expected to shut down HWY 25/70 on Monday due to visibility issues. NEW FIRES TODAY: West TN District -1 fire/1 acre Highland Rim District - 2 fires/50 acres Cumberland District - 3 fires/5 acres East TN District - 2 fires/7 acres TDA COMMISSIONER BURN BAN: Three counties added to the list of counties under the burn ban - Bledsoe, Polk, Sequatchie complete list: http://www.burnsafetn.org/pdfs/burnban.pdf Video: Flippers Bend fire (Hamilton Co)

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2016 Fall Wildfire Season Situation Update - NIGHT November 12, 2016; 7PM CST MAJOR FIRES: • Flippers Bend (Hamilton) 1000 acres, 90% contained • Poe Rd. (Hamilton) 150 acres, 15% contained • Mowbray (Hamilton) 625 acres, 50% contained • Smith Mt (Sequatchie) 960 acres, 100% contained • Bench Bluff (Bledsoe) 1,400 acres, 100% contained (CORRECTED) • Cliff Tops (Marion) 80 acres, 100% contained (CORRECTED) • Neddy Mt (Cocke) 200 acres, unknown containment NEW FIRES TODAY: West TN District -1 fire/1 acre Highland Rim District - 3 fire/5 acres – 2 ongoing Cumberland District - 7 fires/93 acres East TN District - 7 fires/168 acres Video: Air tanker dropping fire retardant on Neddy Mountain Fire in Cocke County, Tennessee.

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Steven Ortega

· September 28, 2016

I am a bee keeper and we need farms and plants call me at 7314139520

Alexander Croci

· June 11, 2016

Dekalb County Young Farmers and Ranchers having a frog killing contest! What the hell is wrong with you assholes to allow this? These people should be no where near a farm!

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2016 Fall Wildfire Season
Situation Update - NIGHT
November 22, 2016; 6PM CST
http://www.burnsafetn.org/

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TODAY'S ACTIVITY
The TDA Division of Forestry responded to 11 new fires statewide for 22+ acres today.
o West Tennessee District – 1 fire for 1 acre; cause - unknown
o Highland Rim District – 5 fires for 1+ acres; cause - 2 were breakovers from previous fires; 3 were new on-going fires as of report time (Dickson, Lawrence, Wayne Counties), all unknown size, cause and containment
o Cumberland District – 1 fire for 15 acres; cause - suspected arson
o East Tennessee District – 4 fires for 5; cause - 2 unknown, 1 embers from burning structure, 1 suspected arson

MAJOR FIRES:
o Bald Knob Rd. (Morgan) 452 acres, 50% contained (break-outs)
o East Miller Cove (Blount) 1,373 acres, 75% contained
o Lee Valley ("Boy Scout Camp") (Hamblen) 296 acres, 100% contained
o Cool Branch Cove (Hancock) 334 acres, 100% contained
o Old Mountain Rd (Grainger) 201 acres, 100% contained
o HWY 165 (Monroe) 574 acres, 100% contained
o Neddy Mt (Cocke) 885 acres, 100% contained
o White Oak Circle (Morgan) 3,135 acres, 100% contained
o Mile Marker 156 (Campbell) 922 acres, 100% contained
o Flippers Bend (Hamilton) 981 acres, 100% contained
o Poe Rd. (Hamilton) 712 acres, 100% contained
o Mowbray (Hamilton) 899 acres, 98% contained

PHOTO: Aerial photo of Lee Valley Road ("Boy Scout Camp") fire in Hamblen County. (Nov. 21, 2016)

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Tennessee Department of Agriculture

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With brittle grass in the fields and no measurable rain in the forecast, we thank Governor Bill Haslam for recognizing the needs of farmers during this drought.

This order will ease some restrictions on trucks hauling hay, better enabling livestock owners to continue to feed their animals top-quality hay.

Haslam Eases Truck Restrictions to Help Farmers During Drought - TN.Gov

Haslam Eases Truck Restrictions to Help Farmers During Drought Wednesday, November 23, 2016 | 6:44am NASHVILLE – With much of Tennessee and the Southeast coping with extreme drought, Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam has issued an executive order to ease restrictions on trucks hauling hay. “Agriculture is…

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Tennessee Department of Agriculture

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2016 Fall Wildfire Season
Situation Update - Morning
November 22, 2016; 1200 CST
FULL REPORT: http://www.burnsafetn.org/pdfs/FireSituationUpdate.pdf

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Tennessee Department of Agriculture

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From pampered alpaca to the finest of fibers…all on the same Tennessee farm! Look for local and luxurious finds from Tennessee on Small Business Saturday, November 26!

Shop from the Taste of Tennessee store here: http://www.picktnproducts.org/store/index.html

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November 21 at 10:00am

The USDA Meat & Poultry Hotline will be open 8am-2pm ET Thanksgiving day! Call us for on the spot #TurkeyDayTips @ 1-888-MPHotline.

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Why you shouldn't wash the turkey and other tips to enjoy a meal that's memorable and safe.

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News Release: USDA's Five Tips for a Food Safe Thanksgiving

WASHINGTON, November 21, 2016 – This week millions of Americans will gather family and friends around the dinner table to give thanks. But for those preparing the meal, it can be a stressful time. Not to mention, for many it is the largest meal they have cooked all year, leaving plenty of room for m...

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Tennessee Department of Agriculture

November 21 at 3:47pm

2016 Fall Wildfire Season
Situation Update - NIGHT
November 21, 2016; 6PM CST
http://www.burnsafetn.org/

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TODAY'S ACTIVITY
The TDA Division of Forestry responded to 2 new fires statewide for 3.1 acres today.
o West Tennessee District – no new fires
o Highland Rim District – 1 fire for 0.1 acres; cause - suspected arson
o Cumberland District – 1 fires for 3 acres; cause - suspected arson
o East Tennessee District – no new fires

MAJOR FIRES:
o Bald Knob Rd. (Morgan) 300 acres, 80% contained
o East Miller Cove (Blount) 1,366 acres, 75% contained
o Lee Valley ("Boy Scout Camp") (Hamblen) 237 acres, 100% contained
o Cool Branch Cove (Hancock) 334 acres, 100% contained
o Old Mountain Rd (Grainger) 201 acres, 100% contained
o HWY 165 (Monroe) 574 acres, 100% contained
o Neddy Mt (Cocke) 885 acres, 100% contained
o White Oak Circle (Morgan) 3,135 acres/100% contained
o Mile Marker 156 (Campbell) 1,067 acres, 100% contained
o Flippers Bend (Hamilton) 981 acres, 100% contained
o Poe Rd. (Hamilton) 712 acres, 98% contained
o Mowbray (Hamilton) 899 acres, 98% contained

Tennessee Department of Agriculture

November 21 at 1:12pm

In case you missed it, tonight at 7pm central WCTE is airing an encore presentation of the program, Homegrown for the Holidays.

Join Governor Bill Haslam and First Lady Crissy Haslam for a delicious “Farm to Table” meal at the Executive Residence with several of our Pick Tennessee farmers.

Other air dates are:...
Thanksgiving Day, November 24, 8:30
Thursday, December 8, 7:00 pm
Sunday, December 11, 5:30 pm

In West Tennessee, see “Homegrown for the Holidays” on WKNO:

WKNO-HD Fri, 12/09/2016 7:30 pm
WKNO-2 Sat, 12/10/2016 3:30 pm
WKNO-2 Wed, 12/14/2016 11:00 am
WKNO-HD Sat, 12/17/2016 3:00 pm
WKNO-HD Sun, 12/18/2016 12:30 pm
WKNO-2 Sun, 12/25/2016 9:30 pm

Homegrown for the Holidays - Sun., Nov. 20 at 5:30 p.m.

Join Governor Bill Haslam and First Lady Crissy Haslam for a delicious “Farm to Table” meal at the Executive Residence. Also, visit Farmer Dave and the City ...

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Tennessee Department of Agriculture

November 21 at 10:11am

2016 Fall Wildfire Season
Situation Update - Morning
November 21, 2016; 1200 CST
FULL REPORT: http://www.burnsafetn.org/pdfs/FireSituationUpdate.pdf

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Tennessee Department of Agriculture

November 21 at 6:25am

WILDFIRES ARE A NO DRONE ZONE

Drones flying in wildfire areas can cause aerial firefighting equipment to be grounded. This may cause fires to increase in size and endanger homes and firefighters.

Per the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations, 43 CFR 9212.1(f), it is illegal to resist or interfere with the efforts of firefighter(s) to extinguish a fire. Doing so can result in a significant fine and/or a mandatory court appearance.

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So, be smart and just don't fly your drone anywhere near a wildfire. No videos or photos are worth the consequences. #ItsNotWorththeView

Tennessee Department of Agriculture

November 20 at 11:13am

2016 Fall Wildfire Season
Situation Update - AFTERNOON
November 20, 2016; 1300 CST
FULL REPORT: http://www.burnsafetn.org/pdfs/FireSituationUpdate.pdf

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November 20 at 9:04am

Danny the Turkey gets his pardon at the Franklin Farmers Market!

State Veterinarian Dr. Charlie Hatcher introduced Assistant Commissioner Ed Harlan who offered fun facts about turkeys and commended Danny for his ambassadorship for all feathered fowl.

With support from the community and the enthusiastic crowed, Franklin Mayor Dr. Ken Moore officially pardoned Danny.

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Tennessee Department of Agriculture

November 20 at 7:17am

Congratulations to Tennessee Tech University for the $2 million dollar grant for the Drive to 55 Poultry Science Center.

TTU recipient of $2 million grant

Tennessee Tech University just got a feather in its cap in the form of a $2 million grant to create the first of its kind Tennessee Center for Poultry Science Excellence. This week, Gov. Bill Haslam announced the grant, one of a series from his …

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Tennessee Department of Agriculture

November 19 at 1:51pm

2016 Fall Wildfire Season
Situation Update - Afternoon
November 19, 2016; 1500 CST
FULL REPORT: http://www.burnsafetn.org/pdfs/FireSituationUpdate.pdf

Tennessee Department of Agriculture

November 18 at 4:39pm

2016 Fall Wildfire Season
Situation Update - NIGHT
November 18, 2016; 7PM CST

*there will be only one report tomorrow at 3pm unless a special report is required.

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The TDA Division of Forestry responded to 12 new fires statewide for 354 acres today.
o West Tennessee District – 2 fires for 8 acres; 1 suspected arson, 1 downed poweline (CORRECTED)
o Highland Rim District – 3 fires for 64 acres; 1 burn barrel (citation issued), 1 escaped debris fire (citation issued), 1 electrical
o Cumberland District – 4 fires for 29 acres; all were suspected arson
o East Tennessee District – 3 fires for 253 acres; 1 were unknown cause, 1 by tossed cigarette

MAJOR FIRES:
o East Miller Cove (Blount) 600 acres, 25% contained
o Cool Branch Cove (Hancock) 200 acres, 50% contained
o Old Mountain Rd (Grainger) 75 acres, 100% contained
o HWY 156 (Campbell) 156 acres, unknown % contained
o Neddy Mt (Cocke) 1,116 acres, 100% contained
o White Oak Circle (Morgan) 1,888 acres/100% contained
o Flippers Bend (Hamilton) 979 acres, 95% contained
o Poe Rd. (Hamilton) 712 acres, 85% contained
o Mowbray (Hamilton) 899 acres, 80% contained
o Bench Bluff (Bledsoe) 2,109 acres, 100% contained
o Cave Cove (Marion) 168 acres, 100% contained

VIDEO: Helicopter water drop on East Miller Cove fire in Blount County. The water helps to cool the fire and make it more difficult for the fire spread. (Nov. 18, 2016)