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The Buncombe County Fire Marshal is discouraging open burning on Wednesday, Jan. 29 due to periods of high winds. While air quality is good, dangerous burning conditions exist.
ALL fire must be attended and have a means of extinguishment on hand.
Keep fires small and manageable.
Keep fires 25 feet away from combustible vegetation and structures.