County Line Fire Nears Full Containment as Crews Hold Lines

Avery - Mitchell County -- April 25, 2026: Firefighting crews have made significant strides in the battle against the "County Line" wildfire, which ignited earlier this week near the Beams Hill community. As of Saturday morning, the North Carolina Forest Service reports that the blaze is now 90% contained.The fire, which is currently holding steady at approximately 76 acres, initially sparked concerns as it pushed toward residential structures on Wednesday. Rapid response from local departments