Jumping Branch Fire Update

U.S. Forest Service - National Forests in North Carolina -- Update March 30, 2026 6 pm Jumping Branch Fire:Grandfather Ranger District, Pisgah National ForestLocation: 8 miles northwest of Marion, North CarolinaDate Reported: 3/29/2026 Cause: Under InvestigationSize: 185 acres Total Personnel: 153 Containment: 20%Today, firefighters gained 20 percent containment on the Jumping Branch Fire. Crews are identifying and clearing firelines in the steep and rugged terrain from the ridge down