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11-17-2023, 13:30
This is all over Facebook, so probably most people already know, but I figured it should be posted here.
Black Bear Fire 11/16/23Release Date: Nov 16, 2023 Firefighters are currently responding to the Black Bear Fire located near Interstate 40 at mile marker 3, in Haywood County on the Appalachian Ranger District of the Pisgah National Forest. The fire is approximately 150 acres, burning in steep, rugged terrain and is 0% contained. The fire was reported around 9 a.m. today, November 16, the cause was a vehicle accident on Interstate 40. Currently there are no injuries reported.
The U.S. Forest Service and N.C. Forest Service are responding to the fire, personnel and equipment on the incident include air attack, air tankers, helicopters, a 20-person hand crew, and dozers. Aircraft are conducting retardant and water drops to slow the fire progression. Fire activity is very active, moving up a ridge through dry fuels.
Resources from the Southern Area Blue Team are being mobilized to the fire and will assume command once they arrive. The team is currently assigned to the Collett Ridge Fire in Cherokee County.
Closures: For public and firefighter safety, the Appalachian Trail is closed from Interstate 40 to Max Patch. Road closures are in effect for Cold Springs Road and Brown Gap Road. Impacts to travel along Interstate 40 are expected. Check current road conditions at driven (https://drivenc.gov/)c.gov (https://drivenc.gov/).
Smoke: The public can expect to see smoke when driving along I-40 near the fire, today and through the night, use caution when driving in the area.
Burn Bans: The N.C. Forest Service has issued a ban on all open burning until further notice in several counties in western North Carolina. For more information visit https://www.ncforestservice.gov/fire_control/sit_report.htm (https://www.ncforestservice.gov/fire_control/sit_report.htm?fbclid=IwAR3L8V6E7HzxquzmBTu1Fk3Lz-5UKmdbzsWsYtoICV3g4GEnXplWHHJAs2g)
The U.S. Forest Service has implemented fire restrictions across the Pisgah and Nantahala National Forests. To view the closure order visit www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/nfsnc/alerts-notices (https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fs.usda.gov%2Falerts%2Fnf snc%2Falerts-notices%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR3Pq8XVqQ11dQI-1GgTKbAaE1dJWaLPswv8TzGB0rNn0qnUroj1UP06EDA&h=AT3K4uiM4tQ6g8dRuBk6hwqX0a89TjXqsdVEvQcoyqqV94lK d22H5HLDjybK1xg6VDCOMG3iOm3SF3QpGitaPbm_6YgAJpE8aG IKx5h2rvdo7hG84gTKOdJrKErksIEgFys4&__tn__=-UK-R&c%5B0%5D=AT3O6cZy9EficCS-GJLkpLDQg4kVxwygCe3mYadjZBEE24cBIWsm46ePxmwu2Vdhfr t7RZ7KjiULIuGVf-Eg_CAeBbTAzfH7nFRZmbqpn1lYsEROebD1lPLoXMvdaZLEiCyp dZiWj_5WdJ1ASvDk7PoGL8vjhFO-eA63Gzw-MUaTVDKIJQ-yRzaC13ies5TlgPFEgWxWDQKx)
https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/nfsnc/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD1152343
Black Bear Fire 11/16/23Release Date: Nov 16, 2023 Firefighters are currently responding to the Black Bear Fire located near Interstate 40 at mile marker 3, in Haywood County on the Appalachian Ranger District of the Pisgah National Forest. The fire is approximately 150 acres, burning in steep, rugged terrain and is 0% contained. The fire was reported around 9 a.m. today, November 16, the cause was a vehicle accident on Interstate 40. Currently there are no injuries reported.
The U.S. Forest Service and N.C. Forest Service are responding to the fire, personnel and equipment on the incident include air attack, air tankers, helicopters, a 20-person hand crew, and dozers. Aircraft are conducting retardant and water drops to slow the fire progression. Fire activity is very active, moving up a ridge through dry fuels.
Resources from the Southern Area Blue Team are being mobilized to the fire and will assume command once they arrive. The team is currently assigned to the Collett Ridge Fire in Cherokee County.
Closures: For public and firefighter safety, the Appalachian Trail is closed from Interstate 40 to Max Patch. Road closures are in effect for Cold Springs Road and Brown Gap Road. Impacts to travel along Interstate 40 are expected. Check current road conditions at driven (https://drivenc.gov/)c.gov (https://drivenc.gov/).
Smoke: The public can expect to see smoke when driving along I-40 near the fire, today and through the night, use caution when driving in the area.
Burn Bans: The N.C. Forest Service has issued a ban on all open burning until further notice in several counties in western North Carolina. For more information visit https://www.ncforestservice.gov/fire_control/sit_report.htm (https://www.ncforestservice.gov/fire_control/sit_report.htm?fbclid=IwAR3L8V6E7HzxquzmBTu1Fk3Lz-5UKmdbzsWsYtoICV3g4GEnXplWHHJAs2g)
The U.S. Forest Service has implemented fire restrictions across the Pisgah and Nantahala National Forests. To view the closure order visit www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/nfsnc/alerts-notices (https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fs.usda.gov%2Falerts%2Fnf snc%2Falerts-notices%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR3Pq8XVqQ11dQI-1GgTKbAaE1dJWaLPswv8TzGB0rNn0qnUroj1UP06EDA&h=AT3K4uiM4tQ6g8dRuBk6hwqX0a89TjXqsdVEvQcoyqqV94lK d22H5HLDjybK1xg6VDCOMG3iOm3SF3QpGitaPbm_6YgAJpE8aG IKx5h2rvdo7hG84gTKOdJrKErksIEgFys4&__tn__=-UK-R&c%5B0%5D=AT3O6cZy9EficCS-GJLkpLDQg4kVxwygCe3mYadjZBEE24cBIWsm46ePxmwu2Vdhfr t7RZ7KjiULIuGVf-Eg_CAeBbTAzfH7nFRZmbqpn1lYsEROebD1lPLoXMvdaZLEiCyp dZiWj_5WdJ1ASvDk7PoGL8vjhFO-eA63Gzw-MUaTVDKIJQ-yRzaC13ies5TlgPFEgWxWDQKx)
https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/nfsnc/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD1152343