National Forest in North Carolina Fire Updates

National Forest in North Carolina Fire Updates

NORTH CAROLINA (WWAY) — Fire crews and aircraft responded to seven new wildfires across the National Forests in North Carolina on Friday, burning a combined 17 acres, according to officials. Firefighters were able to quickly contain six of those fires, keeping them between a tenth of an acre and 1.5 acres in size. Officials say dry conditions continue to drive a high fire danger across the state. The largest of the new fires, the Jack Branch Fir…

Forest Service battles another fire in Pisgah National Forest

Firefighters from the US Forest Service are staying busy in the Pisgah National Forest, fighting the Looking Glass Fire that is now at 30 acres with 75% containment.