Tuesday, November 22, 2016


**New Fire**
Watauga County Horton Fire
As of 09:00 am 11/22/16

The Horton Fire is currently at an estimated 400 acres and growing.  Burnout operations are underway along with structure protection.  55 homes immediately threatened at this time. 

Sampson road is closed, access only for emergency vehicles.  Mandatory evacuations have been ordered.

NCFS is ordering resources, unknown what is available or what we will receive at this time.

Current Weather:  Temperature 26 degrees, Humidity 48%, clear skies, winds sustained at 10 mph.

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