MARCH 28, 2025
CODE ORANGE AIR QUALITY ALERT for FINE PARTICLES

People with lung disease such as asthma, children and teens, older adults, and people who are routinely active outdoors for six or more hours a day -- take any of these steps to reduce your exposure: Choose less strenuous activities (like walking instead of running) so you don't breathe as hard. Shorten the amount of time you are active outdoors. Be active outdoors when air quality is better. No burning is allowed until further notice.

About Burning

Burning is allowed in Hamilton County from October 1 to April 30 of each year with a valid permit.  Burn permits are issued to individuals or businesses that are planning to burn less than two acres in a burn season.  Burning is limited to clean, raw, untreated, non-manufactured wood or natural vegetation.

Burning Fees run from $10 - $500.

Recreational Fires

Fire pits, campfires, warming fires, and ceremonial fires do not require a burn permit. Recreational fires are limited to:

1. Three feet wide by two feet high (3′ x 2′)

2. Burning clean, untreated wood or charcoal.

All recreational fires must be attended at all times and should be completely extinguished after use. 

If you have any questions about recreational fires and their effects on air quality, please call 423.643.5970.

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    2034 Hamilton Place Blvd., Suite 300
    Chattanooga, TN 37421
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  • 423.643.5970
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  • CBL Center II
    2034 Hamilton Place Blvd., Suite 300
    Chattanooga, TN 37421
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