Open burning is currently banned in Buncombe County. Food preparation and cooking fires, as well as outdoor recreational fires, are not included in this ban. 

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COURAGE   /   HONOR   /   SACRIFICE

Courage  /  Honor  /  Sacrifice

The Leicester Fire Department provides around-the-clock fire and medical services to citizens in parts of Buncombe, Madison, and Haywood counties in North Carolina.

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We are committed to saving lives and property of the citizens and visitors of our community through fire protection, suppression, emergency medical services, rescue, fire prevention, and life safety programs.

Locations

Station 1
Main Station

1563 Alexander Road
Leicester, NC 28748

Station 2
Sandymush Station

15 School Road
Leicester, NC 28748

Station 3
Newfound Station

1075 Newfound Road
Leicester, NC 28748

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