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Cherokee County, NC Emergency Management
Monday March 3rd, 2025 :: 04:27 p.m. EST

Advisory

Cherokee County Burn Ban.

Due to increased fire risk, the Cherokee County Fire Marshal’s office, Town of Murphy & Town of Andrews are issuing a burn ban on open burning within 100 feet of all occupied structures.  This ban goes into effect at 3:30 pm today and is effective until 03/08/2025 at 3:30 pm.  This ban could be rescinded before that time if outside conditions indicate it may be safe to do so.
 

Address/Location
Cherokee County, NC Emergency Management
59 Hiwassee St
Murphy, NC 28906

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 828-837-7352

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