Cherokee County
Fire & Emergency Services
Fire & Emergency Services
Each summer an outdoor burn ban takes effect in 54 Georgia counties including Cherokee County. The burn ban will begin May 1, 2023 and end September 30, 2023. The burn ban prohibits citizens and businesses from burning yard and land-clearing debris during this period. This is in addition to the rule that prohibits the burning
of household garbage which is never allowed in Georgia.
Residents are encouraged to act now to clear their winter yard waste such as limbs, sticks, and leaves. Those choosing to burn yard debris must follow the Outdoor Burning Ordinance of Cherokee County as well as the 5 safety precautions mandated by the Georgia Forestry
Commission. Those safety precautions are as follows:• Maintain at least 25 feet between fire and woodlands.
• Maintain at least 50 feet between fire and structures.
• Only burn from sunrise to sunset.
• Person responsible must stay onsite until the fire is completely extinguished.
• Use reasonable precautions such as tools/measures in place to prevent escaped fire.
Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services (CCFES) asks those wishing to conduct residential outdoor burning to please be mindful of your neighbors. If you suspect someone is burning illegally, please call 911 or the non-emergency number to the E-911 center at 678-493-4080 to report the issue. A fire engine will be sent to the location for investigation and control if necessary.
More information can be found on the CCFES website at www.CherokeeCountyFire.com or the Georgia Forestry Commission website at Georgia Forestry Commission (gatrees.org).