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Current Status |
· The fire is currently
estimated at 6,435 acres in steep terrain with an estimated containment of 80%.
· The weather trend for the
next few days will be drier and consist of relative humidity’s in the upper
20% range.
· A fireline repair plan has
been put together to help return South Mountains State Park back to its
natural state. Implementation of this plan will begin in the coming days.
· The incident management
team is working on a transition plan to prepare for the incoming team to
manage the fire.
· Resources are continuing
to be released to help with other wildfires within 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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156 personnel, 16 engines, 4 dozers, 2 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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Location: Chestnut Knob, Burke County
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