SEVERAL WILDFIRES IN COUNTY THIS MORNING BEING FOUGHT, NO BURNING PERMITTED

img_1318A dense fog of smoke is blanketing Cumberland County this morning as several fires are reported in various areas. Cumberland County Fire Department is working a fire at this hour off Highway 28 in the south part of the county that covers several acres.  Another large wildfire is being reported in the Catoosa Management area and is being worked by the State Forestry Service. The whole town of Crossville is smokey from these fires.  County Fire Department says there is to be absolutely no burning of any kind.  The dry weather and wind is making it extremely difficult to contain these fires.