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Fire danger high
Forest Warden Tippy Jenkins has warned that the danger of brush firesjs extremely high. Although Tuesday's rain provided much-needed moisture, fall < > breezes will cause it to evaporate quickly. The fresh, dry leaves and dying vegetation provide/eacj^tinter.yvhich burns qyickjy, *■ Warden Jenkins urges residents to Use. extreme caution when burning outside.-For advice on current conditions before burning, contact Warden Jenkins (987* J 4~'i 8837) or call the county's dispatch center (675-3331). . -
Fall color watch
At higher elevations in the Blue Ridge Mountains, fall's coat of many-colored leaves is in full § o splendor. As the elevation drops, more green is still evident, with dappled spots of yellow and red. The leaves in the mountains should peak this weekend, with those in the lower country running three days to i a week behind. F*eak color could be affected by nighttime temperatures and rainfall.
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