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Broad River Volunteer Fire & Rescue
Friday April 3rd, 2026 :: 09:35 a.m. EDT

Alert

State & Local Burn Ban Still In Effect

Due to extremely dry conditions and winds we have been receiving the State and Buncombe County bans on open burning are still in effect. This includes recreational fire. Despit the recent precipitation a few of us received many areas including in our own received none. Please share with others especially those renting.

Instructions:

Please do not burn outdoors. If you see anyone burning report it by calling 911.

Address/Location
Broad River Volunteer Fire & Rescue
44 Broad River VFD Rd
Black Mountain, NC 28711

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 828-669-0488

Alert Details

Severity:
Moderate - Possible threat to life or property
Urgency:
Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
Certainty:
Observed - Determined to have occurred or to be ongoing
Category:
Fire suppression and rescue
Event:
Wildfire

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