Wilson County to let burn ban expire after recent rainfall, fire marshal says

Apr 27, 2026

The county fire marshal reported drought-index values have fallen after rain and recommended allowing the burn ban to expire; the county attorney advised no action is required for expiration and the court accepted that approach.

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Wilson County officials moved on April 27 to allow the county's burn ban to expire after recent rainfall reduced drought risk, the county's fire marshal said.

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