Fire Inspection
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Outdoor Burning 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:

Hanging Dog Country Store in Ebenezer
(828) 837-4072

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

Lakeside Market in Hiwassee Dam
(828) 644-5912

Bailey’s Service Center in Ranger
(828) 644-5596

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

Con. Farm Service Agency 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 Corner in Wolf Creek
(828) 494-2094

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

Additional information on environmental permits may be obtained by calling EPIC at 1-888-368-2640 or visiting the EPIC web site at http://www.p2pays.org.

INTERESTING LINKS

NC Division of Air Quality: Open Burning
Click on publications then click on brochures.

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Murphy, NC 28906

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(828) 837-8970

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