Current Status
- The fire is currently estimated at 6,435 acres in steep terrain with an estimated containment of 65%.
- Moderate winds and low humidity are still allowing re-burn.
- Seven engines and three hand crews were released to assist with the new fire starts in the area.
- Teams met to develop a plan to repair possible damage to trail areas and stream crossings.
- The Burke County Emergency Response Leadership along with the Red Cross have advised that if anyone is in need of a shelter due to the effects of the Burke County wildfires please call (828) 764-7146.
Plans for Tomorrow:
Continue mop up and to hold the fire line in all divisions and improve fire lines. Structure protection and triage.
Resources on the Fire 257 personnel, 25 engines, 5 dozers
Cooperators
North Carolina Forest Service, North Carolina State Parks, NCWRC Burke Co. Emergency Mgt., Burke Co. Emergency Communications, Burke Co. Sheriff’s Office, Florida Forest Service, Lincoln Co. VFDs, Catawba Co. VFDs, Cleveland Co. VFDs, Triple Community VFD, Icard VFD, South Mountain VFD, Burke County EMS, Enola VFD, Longtown VFD, Jonas Ridge VFD, Oak Hill VFD, Lovelady VFD, Drexel VFD, Lake James VFD, Glen Alpine VFD, George Hildebran VFD, Salem VFD, Brendletown VFD, West End VFD, Drowning Creek VFD
Location: Burke County
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