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Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area
Big South Fork Lifts Ban on Open Fires

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Date: October 24, 2007
Contact: Steven Seven, 423.569.9778

Due to the significant amounts of rain which have fallen in recent days, park officials have lifted the ban on open fires in the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area.

Superintendent Reed E. Detring announced the lifting ban today, noting that the ban had been successful in its efforts to reduce the likelihood of wildfires within Big South Fork NRRA.

In addition Superintendent Detring wished to thank all the park’s visitors and neighbors for their understanding and cooperation in this matter.
Devils Jump Rapid is just below the site of the proposed dam.  

Did You Know?
In the 1960's Congress requested the Army Corps of Engineers to study the feasibility of damming the Big South Fork of the Cumberland River just above the Devils Jump Rapid to create another reservoir. Had that happened Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area would never have existed.

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Last Updated: November 05, 2007 at 10:26 EST