National Forests in North Carolina Wildfire Update

04/21/2008

 McDowell County Wildfire Update 4/21/08  (86 kb pdf)*
         Sunrise Fire Photo (4/18) (1.7 mb jpg)

Most wildfires occur in the mountains of western North Carolina  during the spring and fall, although fires can happen during dry periods throughout the year. During periods of high fire activity, we will post frequent updates here on active fires on the National Forests in North Carolina.

Wildfire Information Links

North Carolina Division of Forest Resources Current Wildfire Situation
Inciweb: Providing the Latest Information on  Current Large Fires In the U.S.
National Interagency Fire Center (Boise, Idaho)
Southern Area Coordination Center   (USDA Forest Service; Atlanta, GA)

Tips on Reducing Fire Hazards Around Your Home (www.firewise.org)

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