News Release
Dobson 3 Fire
Fire Information (828) 497-5071, 7a.m.
- 7p.m.
EasternCherokeeFire@gmail.com
November 22, 2016 Update #8 8:30a.m.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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Date Started:
11/2/2016
Cause: Under Investigation
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Total Personnel: 71
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: 90%
Resources: 5
engines, 1 handcrews
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Structures Lost:
0
Estimated Date Containment: Unknown
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Dobson 3 Fire Update
Cherokee
NC –. When deep
frying turkeys, please have at least 10 ft clearance from any flammable
material. NEVER leave a turkey fryer unattended. Make sure your turkey is
thawed extra water will cause the oil to spill over on the burner and may start
a fire. Please be Fire Aware.
A Burn ban remains in effect for the Qualla
Boundary
Until further notice.
Fire resources were sent to the Clear
Creek Fire to assist the Uwharrie Ranger Dist.
Fire suppression crews continue patrol
all fires within the Qualla Boundary.
Safety of the firefighters and of the community is the number the one
priority as the firefighters go about their daily responsibilities.
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.
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.
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