Mitchiner's Crossroads Fire Department

03/28/2026

Due to increased wildfire risk, the N.C. Forest Service has issued a ban on all open burning and has canceled all burning permits statewide effective 6 p.m. Saturday, March 28 until further notice.

Under North Carolina law, the ban prohibits all open burning in the affected counties, regardless of whether a permit was previously issued. The issuance of any new permits has also been suspended until the ban is lifted. Anyone violating the burn ban faces a $100 fine plus $183 court costs. Any person responsible for setting a fire may be liable for any expenses related to extinguishing the fire.

The burn ban does not apply to fires started within 100 feet of an occupied dwelling. The local fire marshal has authority to issue a burn ban within those 100 feet.

Read news release: https://www.ncagr.gov/news/press-releases/2026/03/28/statewide-burn-ban-issued-north-carolina-due-hazardous-forest-fire-conditions

03/28/2026

03/23/2026

Fire danger is high, especially during the afternoon and evening hours. Fires can start almost immediately and easily from all causes. Fires can spread rapidly and intensify quickly. Spot fires can be a constant danger.

Outdoor burning is strongly discouraged.

🎯Check fire danger: https://climate.ncsu.edu/fire/.
🎯Check weather alerts for your area: weather.gov.
🎯Contact your local NCFS county ranger. https://bit.ly/3lpoWR0

Spread prevention, not wildfire.

02/18/2026

Thank you to all of our personnel who took the time away from their families to provide call coverage for White Level Fire Department on Saturday and showing support at the funeral for White Level Safety Officer Dale Malone today. We appreciate your dedication to not only our department, but to our neighboring communities. Dale Malone EOW 2/10/26

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02/12/2026

Wishing the Malone family and White Level Fire Department peace and comfort as you navigate this challenging time.

The Franklin County Firefighters Association extends our heartfelt sympathies to the Malone family as well as the White Level Fire Department following the line of duty death of Engineer/Safety Officer Dale Malone. Firefighter Malone, despite all efforts, succumbed to a medical emergency last night while battling a house fire.

Firefighter Dale Malone served the Franklin County community for over 45 years and was fundamental in the White Level Fire Department.

Please keep the Malone family, Franklin County fire department personnel and the White Level Fire Department members in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

01/31/2026

NC Emergency Management
Franklin County NC Government

01/31/2026

⚠️Downed lines are always a possibility during weather events. If you see a downed electrical line, please do not go near it!

01/31/2026

Dealing with a non-emergency relating to the winter storm? Call by dialing 2-1-1 or (888) 892-1162. Available 24/7/365 for free in multiple languages. You can also find information at nc211.org/news/. Stay safe!

01/31/2026

It’s always best to stay home if you are able during a winter storm, but if you have to be out driving remember to

Use the next few days to prepare do the up coming winter storm so that you can stay home.

For tips on how to be prepared for a winter storm visit www.Ready.gov.

NC Emergency Management

01/18/2026

01/16/2026

It’s Friday!!!! A lot of you may want to grill some dinner this evening…… please keep it to the food……..not the yard, car, house, etc……. No need to burn today!😎