11/23/16 Dobson 3 Fire Morning Update

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Dobson 3 Fire Update

Cherokee NC – The threat of wild land fire continues to be extreme due to drought conditions persisting in the area. With the Holiday weekend upon us the Cherokee Tribe and the BIA asks you to take care with your holiday celebrations. Please report any fires immediately.

ONLY YOU CAN PREVENT WILDFIRES!!!

A Burn ban remains in effect for the Qualla Boundary

Until further notice.

Smoke returned to the area from wild fires occurring in close proximity to the Quolla Boundary.

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.

For further updates visit http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/5097/

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