URGENT: Burn Ban Issued in Andrews – Effective Immediately!

Due to the increased fire risk, Valleytown Fire and the Town of Andrews are issuing a BURN BAN within 100 feet of all occupied structures inside the town limits of Andrews.

This ban goes into effect today, March 3, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. and is effective until March 8, 2025 at 4:30 pm. This ban could be rescinded before that time if outside conditions indicate it may be safe to do so.

All open burning should be extinguished immediately. Failure to do so will result in extinguishment by the fire department per NC Fire Code 307.3.

• Violations of this ban authorize immediate extinguishment of unlawful burning.
• Violations of this ban shall be punishable as a Class 3 Misdemeanor.

For More information, Please contact Valleytown Fire at 828-321-3707.