Fire Information (828) 497-5071, 7a.m. - 7p.m.
EasternCherokeeFire@gmail.com
November 18, 2016 Update #5 10:00a.m.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date Started:
11/2/2016
Cause: Under Investigation
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Total Personnel: 80
Injuries to Date:
0
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Size: 756 acres (15
fires)
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Structures Threatened: 5
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Percent Contained: 80%
Resources: 7
engines, 2 handcrews
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Structures Lost:
0
Estimated Date Containment: Unknown
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Dobson 3 Fire Update
Cherokee, NC – The
area is expecting a large influx of people to the area this weekend due to a large
event in the town of Cherokee. We are asking everyone to stay diligent in
helping prevent wild fires. Donations continue to be received from
various groups to help support fire fighters in their efforts. These donations are very much appreciated! Fire suppression crews continue to monitor and patrol all fires within the Qualla Boundary. Safety of the firefighters and the community is number one priority as the firefighters go about their daily responsibilities.
We are expecting a large wind event starting today and going through Sunday. Fire Fighters will be monitoring all of the fires in the area for any smokes that may arise from these winds. Air Quality has continued to improve. Smoke continues to impact the area from wild fires occurring in close proximity to the Quolla Boundary.
Fire prevention is extremely important in the community. Fires are started by cigarettes, sparks from vehicles in the dry grass, outdoor fires of any kind, and campfires that are not put out cold. The public can help prevent forest fires by being proactive in observation and reporting of fires. A Burn ban remains in effect for the Qualla Boundary until further notice.
All fires currently burning are under investigation by local law enforcement. Thirty five fires have burned within the Qualla Boundary since October. The Bureau of Indian Affairs is seeking information regarding arson fires on Indian Lands through the WeTip Program. Up to $10,000 is being offered through this anonymous program. WeTip can be contacted through their website: www.wetip.com or by calling their hotline at 1-800-47-ARSON.
For further updates visit http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/5097/
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