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06-03-2025
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North Carolina wildfire containment: Fire risks aren't over yet, Forest Service says
Further updates on recent North Carolina wildfires from the U.S. Forest Service indicated progress in containment. The news release, issued at around 6 p.m. on Wednesday, March 5, explained that wet weather Western N.C. is aiding in the process of containing wildfires. However, the release warned that fire risks may rise again in coming days. The fully contained Ramshorn Fire and partially contained Falls Dam Fire and Hicks Cemetery fires in N.C. national forests have covered about 809 acres in total. Here's what we know from the Forest Service's statements. The recent news release from the U.S. Forest Service provided information on the effects of rainfall on the N.C. national forest wildfires. The Forest Service reported rainfall accumulation across the Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests from 0.5-2 inches as of Wednesday evening, March 5. The release warned, however, that despite the precipitation WNC is seeing, warm, dry conditions with relative humidity dropping to 20% are forecast to return, increasing fire risk into the weekend. For wildfire updates, the release suggested following the National Forests in North Carolina on Facebook at and checking for updates on the Forest Service website at More: Blood Worm Moon: What to know about March's total lunar eclipse, full moon The Ramshorn Fire in the Croatan National Forest of Carteret County is fully contained. The fire covered about 110 acres. The Hicks Cemetery Fire in the Pisgah National Forest of Haywood County is at about 50% containment. The fire has covered about 194 acres. The recent news release stated that the the affected area experienced sustained winds exceeding 20 mph from the south-southeast overnight, potentially pushing embers beyond containment lines. The release added that crews will remain alert and adjust containment as needed to compensate for potential hotspots, despite receiving nearly an inch of rainfall and forecasts of 1-2 inches of snow. The Falls Dam Fire in the Uwharrie National Forest of Montgomery County is about 85% contained. It was the largest of the three wildfires, covering about 505 acres. Outside of National Forests, Polk County Emergency Management posted on its Facebook page at 11:50 a.m. on Wednesday, March 5 about conditions of the 3910 Fire in the county. The post informed the public that the Polk County fire is now 91% contained, having burned 619 acres in total. As of 5 p.m. on March 4, operations have been handed over to the NCFS. The post thanked local fire departments, emergency personnel and the entire community for assistance in controlling the fire. More: Beer honors: Western NC city, town, breweries voted among best in the US Iris Seaton is the trending news reporter for the Asheville Citizen Times, part of the USA TODAY Network. Reach her at iseaton@ This article originally appeared on Asheville Citizen Times: North Carolina wildfires containment increases: U.S. Forest Service
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04-03-2025
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National Forest wildfires in North Carolina contained, US Forest Service says
All wildfires across North Carolina's National Forests have been contained or mostly contained, according to a 1:45 p.m. news release from the U.S. Forest Service on March 4. The Falls Dam Fire, Ramshorn Fire and Hicks Cemetery fires in N.C. National Forests covered about 765 acres in total. Here's what we know about the specifics on each fire based on statements from the Forest Service. The news release informed the public that the three fires, as well as "all other reported fires," have been contained. Fire crews will continue reinforcing containment lines using natural barriers and improving existing defenses to prevent further spread. Smoke may still be visible in contained areas. While a weather system moving in tonight, March 4, and lasting through tomorrow, March 5, will further elevate fire risk, the Forest Service expects precipitation and rising humidity to "moderate conditions and fire behavior in coming days." For wildfire updates, the release suggested following the National Forests in North Carolina on Facebook at and checking for updates on the Forest Service website at More: Wildfires in Western NC: See our interactive map The Ramshorn Fire in the Croatan National Forest of Carteret County is fully contained. The fire covered about 110 acres. The Hicks Cemetery Fire in the Pisgah National Forest of Haywood County is at about 40% containment. The fire covered about 150 acres. The Falls Dam Fire in the Uwharrie National Forest of Montgomery County is about 65% contained. It was the largest of the three wildfires, covering about 505 acres. While Forest Service fire crews have contained all reported fires in N.C.'s National Forests, Polk County Emergency Management posted on its Facebook page the morning of March 4 that conditions of the 3910 Fire remained stable overnight. The fire has burned 593 acres in Polk County and is 63% contained. The Facebook post said firefighters had made "tremendous progress." An update is expected around 5 p.m. March 4. This story will be updated. Iris Seaton is the trending news reporter for the Asheville Citizen Times, part of the USA TODAY Network. Reach her at iseaton@ This article originally appeared on Asheville Citizen Times: North Carolina wildfires: Containment update from US Forest Service
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04-03-2025
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Forest fire burning in Harmon Den area of Haywood County
Mar. 3—The same day I-40 reopened to traffic, a forest fire broke out in the Pigeon Gorge — burning around 50 acres in the first 24 hours. The forest fire is located in the vicinity of Harmon Den exit 7. The fire — named the Hicks Cemetery Fire — was first detected around 5 p.m. Saturday, March 1. It had spread to around 50 acres by late Sunday afternoon. The fire's spread is exacerbated by downed trees felled during the high winds of Helene creating heavy fuel load. The faint smell of smoke and hazy skies could be seen across Haywood County Sunday. The Haywood County fire in the Pisgah National Forest is one of dozens of forest fires that erupted across the state Saturday amid dry and windy conditions, including a fire in Polk County that force evacuations and had spread to 500 acres by Sunday evening.
