Regional
TVA partnership awards record $1.5 million with STEM grants
Knoxville, Tenn.
Burn ban lifted as of Nov. 22
Drenching rain on Tuesday put a stop to Cherokee County’s fire vulnerability and local and state agencies are responding in kind with a lifting of burn bans just in time for Thanksgiving.
Biosolids protest goes off, with a hitch, at Copperhill
Copperhill, Tenn. – Despite attempts to stop them by making them move, protesters at Copperhill Industries on Nov. 11 were able to finish their previously agreed upon protest.
Collett Ridge Fire 80% contained but still smoky
ANDREWS – Firefighters are scaling back as the Collett Ridge Fire is 80 percent contained but still putting out a significant amount of smoke from smoldering hot spots.
Collett Ridge Fire smolders ahead of warmer weather
The Collett Ridge Fire continues to grow slowly as firefighters brace for a couple of warmer, drier days starting Monday.
Cherokee County declares state of emergency
The Collett Ridge Fire was subdued by rainy weather, giving firefighters a chance t build up defenses before drier, warmer weather arrives Monday and Tuesday ahead of more predicted rain starting W
Firefighters at Collett Ridge Fire take advantage as rain sets in
The Collett Ridge Fire passed the 5,000 acre mark as firefighters seek to capitalize on wet weather conditions. Here is the full daily report:
Daily Update | November 10, 2023