Haywood County Wildfire Update

Haywood County --  Press Release Haywood County Emergency Services: The fire is growing at a slow, steady pace as it moves northwest, mostly through the Shining Rock Wilderness Area. PisgahtNational Forest remains closed due to the fire.

Higher humidity levels overnight have helped slow the forward progress.

Hiking trails and recreation are also closed in the areas bordered by US 276, NC 215, and the Blue Ridge Parkway. Firefighters have been working from the ground and from the air to control and direct the fire movement.

Over 100 homes and structures in Cruso have been protected by controlled burns that were completed over the last few days.
Thankfully, there are no significant injuries or damages as a result of the fire.

Acres: 1,882
Containment: 21%

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