Bean Creek -- May 22, 202: Mitchell County Fire Marshal/Emergency Management: The official report this morning:
The Beans Creek Fire is now 100% contained. Melton Branch Road and the housing community of Shootout Mountain have returned to normal status.
We encourage residents to remain mindful of wildfire safety:
Avoid outdoor burning during windy or dry conditions
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Never leave burn piles unattended
Properly extinguish campfires and smoking materials
Report smoke or fire immediately to 911
We are incredibly thankful for the dedicated firefighters, emergency responders, NC Forest Service personnel, volunteers, and community members who worked together throughout this incident.