Fire Inspection
A Division of Emergency Services

Outdoor Burning Permits and Regulation Information

WHAT CAN I BURN?

The State has very strict laws on open burning. These laws apply county wide, including inside the City Limits of Murphy and Andrews. Only leaves, branches, and other plant growth can be burned. It is illegal to burn the following materials:

• Garbage, paper, and cardboard
• Tires and other rubber products
• Building materials, including lumber
• Wire, plastics, and synthetic materials
• Asphalt shingles and heavy oils
• Paints, household and agricultural chemicals

DO I NEED A PERMIT TO BURN?

Burning Permits are required in the unincorporated areas of the county and inside the Andrews City Limits. Burning permits are not required inside the Murphy City Limits.

WHERE DO I GET A BURNING PERMIT?

Burning Permits are issued free of charge at the following locations:

Grave’s Grocery in Hanging Dog (828) 837-1575

Raper’s Store in Liberty (828) 494-5075

Lakeside Market in Hiwassee Dam (828) 644-5912

Ranger Convenience Citgo in Ranger (828) 837-2016

Mason’s Colonial Store in Topton (828) 321-4107

Sham’s Country Store in Peachtree/Marble (828) 837-4324

USDA Farm Service Center (409 Bldg) in Murphy (828) 837-2721

Andrews City Hall in Andrews (828) 321-5111

Clay’s Corner in Brasstown (828) 837-3797

U.S. Forest Service in Murphy (828) 837-5152

Wolf Creek Grocery in Wolf Creek (828) 494-2094

N.C. Forest Service in Peachtree (828) 837-5426

Burn Permits may also be obtained on line at www.dfr.state.nc.us

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Murphy, NC 28906

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FIRE INSPECTOR/ MARSHALL
W.C. King
wcking@cherokeecounty-nc.gov