Fire Update North Carolina

North Carolina -- The U.S. Forest Service is responding to multiple wildfires across the Forests in North Carolina including areas of the

Croatan, Nantahala, Uwharrie, and Pisgah.

Firefighters are constructing new containment lines, reinforcing existing ones, conducting aerial reconnaissance and using mechanized equipment to manage heavy fuel loads partly due to Hurricane Helene. 

Active Wildfires: 

•Nantahala National Forest: McClure Road Fire (~20 acres) - Tusquitee Ranger District, Cherokee County, 6 miles southwest along US-64.
•Pisgah National Forest: Hicks Cemetery Fire (~50 acres) - Appalachian Ranger District, Haywood County, Pigeon River west of I-40 at Cold Springs Creek Road/Forest Road 288.
•Uwharrie National Forest: Falls Dam Fire (~300 acres) - Montgomery County, south of the Art Lily Campground adjacent to Forest Road 516, north of the Yadkin River Overlook.
•Croatan National Forest: Ramshorn Fire (~ 114 acres) - Cartaret County 3 miles west of Ashley Place/US Route 70 adjacent to Nine Foot Road.
Unseasonably warm weather and low humidity have heightened fire risks. Careless debris burning remains the leading cause. Residents and visitors are urged to check burn bans and fire restrictions. Smoke may impact nearby communities and roadways, especially during morning and evening commutes. Drivers should use caution.  
For more information, visit www.fs.usda.gov/nfsnc or follow the National Forests in North Carolina on Facebook (U.S. Forest Service - National Forests in North Carolina).

Updates will be posted on our website at fs.usda.gov/alerts/nfsnc/alerts-notices

This is the latest update from The U.S. Forest Service North Carolina Sunday Night

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