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Current Status |
· The fire is currently
estimated at 6,435 acres in steep terrain with an estimated containment of 75%.
· The fire area received
minimal rain overnight and although it showed little signs of activity today
we are going into a drying trend for a few days and fuels will dry out
leaving reburn likely.
· The team is working on a
fireline repair plan to be implemented as soon as possible to return South
Mountain State Park back to is natural state.
· The incident management
team is preparing a transition plan to prepare for the incoming team to
manage the fire.
· Resources are continuing
to be released to help with other wildfires in the region.
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Plans for Tomorrow
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Continue mop up and hold the fire line in all divisions
and improve fire lines. Structure
protection.
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Resources on the Fire
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211 personnel, 16 engines, 4 dozers, 5 crews
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Cooperators
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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
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