m., the state-issued burn ban for Clay County has been lifted.

While outdoor burning is now allowed again, please continue to use caution and burn responsibly. If you choose to burn, please follow these safety precautions:

• Never leave a fire unattended
• Keep a water source (hose or buckets) and tools nearby
• Clear a safe area around your burn pile down to bare dirt
• Avoid burning on windy or ... (Full Story)

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HOWEVER the NC Forest Service has not yet lifted the burn ban. If they do we will communicate that information as soon as we have it.... (Full Story & Photos)

At this time NC Forestry has NOT made any change to the burn ban. Rain is anticipated this week, but until NC Forestry lifts the burn bam all outdoor burning remains prohibited.... (Full Story & Photos)

Medical Emergency: 28
Outside/Brush Fire, Illegal Burning or Smoke investigation: 7
Motor Vehicle Collision: 4
Gas Leak: 1
Structure Fire: 3
Wilderness Rescue: 1... (Full Story & Photos)

Clay County Fire & Rescue operates 7 stations, each equipped with an engine and tender (tanker), and we currently have approximately 60 volunteers serving the county. Our current staffing and apparatus levels recently helped improve the insurance rating for most county residents.

Our goal is always to save lives first and property whenever conditions safely allow. Recent fires at Buckhorn Sawmill ... (Full Story)

The first fire occurred around 6:00 p.m. in the Shooting Creek Fire District. Upon arrival, crews found the structure heavily involved in fire. Due to the extent of the fire, firefighters initiated defensive operations to prevent the spread to nearby woods and neighboring structures.

During operations at the first incident, one firefighter experienced a medical emergency and was transported by ... (Full Story)

m., Clay County Fire & Rescue was dispatched to a possible fire in the area of U.S. Highway 64 West and Settawig Road. While units were en route, the incident was upgraded to a confirmed structure fire at the Buckhorn Sawmill.

Due to the nature of the property and its industrial use, Peachtree Fire & Rescue was requested for mutual aid and responded with assisting units.

Upon arrival, crews found ... (Full Story)

Medical Emergency: 25
Outside/Brush Fire, Illegal Burning or Smoke investigation: 10
Motor Vehicle Collision: 2
Structure Fire: 2
Wilderness Rescue: 1... (Full Story & Photos)

Before a fire engine rolls, before an ambulance arrives, before law enforcement gets on scene—it all starts with the calm, steady voice on the other end of the line.

Our telecommunicators work around the clock, often in high-stress situations, gathering critical information, providing life-saving instructions, and ensuring the right resources get where they need to go—quickly and safely. They are ... (Full Story & Photos)

Medical Emergency: 27
Outside/Brush Fire, Illegal Burning or Smoke investigation: 11
Fire Alarm: 3
Motor Vehicle Collision: 3
Structure Fire: 2
Structure Fire (Mutual Aid): 1... (Full Story & Photos)