Wildfire Reported in Banner Elk, up to 50% Containment, Officials Say

Wildfire reported in Banner Elk, up to 50% containment, officials say

N.C. 194 is closed as crews continue to work on containing the flames.

Crews battle wildfire in Avery County

Emergency crews are actively responding to a wildfire in the Elk Valley community along Highway 194 near Banner Elk, the N.C. Forest Service stated.

Multiple departments battling 50 acre brush fire in the Elk Valley Community, 50% contained

BANNER ELK — Multiple departments from Avery, Watauga and other surrounding counties are battling a brush fire in the 1600 block of Banner Elk Hwy near Horney Creek Road, according to the Avery County Sheriff's Office.

Multiple departments responding to brush fire in 1600 block of Banner Elk Hwy

BANNER ELK — Multiple departments from Avery and Watauga counties are responding to a brush fire in the 1600 block of Banner Elk Hwy on Monday afternoon, according to Avery County Communications.

Multiple departments responding to brush fire in Avery County

BANNER ELK — Multiple departments from Avery and Watauga counties are responding to a brush fire in the 1600 block of Banner Elk Hwy on Monday afternoon, according to Avery County Communications.

Crews battling Avery County wildfire

Multiple crews are battling a wildfire near Banner Elk and Beech Mountain.