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For
Immediate Release
Watauga
County, NC (November 26, 2016-8:30 AM)
As of
8:30 a.m., the Horton Fire remains at 65% contained and is approximately 1,450
acres. There are approximately 125
personnel representing approximately 25 agencies assigned to the Horton Fire.
Fire personnel have responded from as far away as New Jersey, Florida, Arizona,
Idaho and Montana.
Incident
objectives for today are focused on providing for firefighter and public
safety, while protecting homes within and near the fire area. With forecasted wind
gusts expected up to 30 mph through the weekend, fire crews are focusing on
keeping the fire within the containment area between Reynolds Parkway, Dugger
Fire Tower Road, and Sampson Road. Night patrol crews detected additional deep,
hotspots flaring up along the north and southeast ends of the fire. Fire crews
are focusing on extinguishing heat in these areas ahead of the wind.
Smoke
is expected to settle through the evening and early morning, continuing to
affect visibility from Watson Road up to the Dugger Fire Tower Road. The public
is asked to avoid this area and Sampson Road south of the Blue Ridge Parkway to
provide for the safety of firefighters and local residents.
The
outpouring of support from the community has been appreciated. We are asking
that anyone wishing to donate any food or supplies to please consider a cash
donation to the Red Cross instead.
There
are no additional media briefings scheduled at this time. Follow us on Twitter
@FireHorton and
the
HortonFire.blogspot.com for any further updates or changes. The Media phone number
is 828-201-2885
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Location: Horton Fire, Watauga County
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