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Current Status |
· The fire is currently
estimated at 6,435 acres in steep terrain with an estimated containment of 80%.
· Dry conditions will
continue for the next couple of days. Relative humidity will drop to the
upper 20% range. A front is expected to move through the area by next Tuesday
bringing a much needed rain.
· Firefighters worked hot
spots that were detected today as relative humidity dropped and winds
increased.
· Air resources flew the
fire today and directed crews to smoke over the fire area where reburn was
present.
· 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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144 personnel, 14 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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