N.C. Forest Service personnel have completed an aerial forestland damage assessment in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. An estimated 822,000 acres of timberland were damaged during the storm, resulting in an estimated $214,000,000 of timber damage to North Carolina forests.
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- After two days of strategic firing operations, 🔥Pulp Road Fire🔥 estimated at 16,000 acres. Winds to pick up overnight, moving smoke south & west of the fire area. Significant smoke expected along NC Highway 211 tomorrow. More: bit.ly/3p8k7BF
00:00 - As of 8 p.m., 6/16, Pulp Road Fire at 11,500 acres following strategic firing operations. These operations are conducted to bring the fire’s edge to the road system, which will help crews to better contain the fire. Containment remains at 0%. More: bit.ly/43Hg3aA
- Our #HeleneNC forestland damage estimate indicated that more than 27% of forestland in the affected counties received some level of damage. Due to the timber types prevalent in this area of the state, a substantial proportion of this damage appears to be hardwood sawtimber.
- Pulp Road Fire at 11,500 acres. Strategic firing operations have brought the fire’s northern edge to the Driving Creek Fire scar. NC 211 road closure POSSIBLE today. Smoke in Supply, Southport, Carolina Beach, Bolivia. More: bit.ly/442hmAK
- The potential for increased wildfire activity, especially in WNC, is above normal in November. In the aftermath of #HeleneNC, being cautious and safe with all outdoor fire is critical. Use prevention tips and best practices. bit.ly/3ObkzFX
- Thank you to the men and women holding the line on the Sauratown Mountain Fire and many others burning across the state. We are beyond grateful for your selfless service. Happy Thanksgiving. #NCFSproud
- **STATEWIDE BURN BAN, EFFECTIVE 11/29 at 5 p.m.** Due to increased fire risk, the N.C. Forest Service has issued a ban on all open burning and has canceled all burning permits statewide effective at 5 p.m. today until further notice. Read more: ncforestservice.gov/news_pubs/news…
- Due to increased fire risk, the N.C. Forest Service has issued a ban on all open burning and has canceled all burning permits for 14 WNC counties effective 5 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 5, until further notice. For list of counties and more info: bit.ly/40qX2IL.
- 🔥Poplar Drive Fire🔥 burning in Henderson Co. is now 431 acres in size following Sunday’s successful strategic firing operations. 🔥 remains 5% contained. N.C. Forest Service Type II Incident Management Team to assume command beginning Mon. 11/6. More: bit.ly/3u9rQS3
- As of 9 a.m. 11/20, the Sauratown Mtn. Fire in Stokes Co. is estimated at 300-350+ acres & is expected to grow. Overnight, fire was active & aggressively backing downhill. Fire activity expected to increase today as conditions become drier & warmer. More: bit.ly/3G83H15
- Due to increased fire risk, the N.C. Forest Service has issued a second ban on all open burning and has canceled all burning permits for 16 additional counties in Western North Carolina. For list of counties and more info: bit.ly/3MC1ApX
- In the aftermath of Helene, our hearts are with the communities of Western North Carolina, our employees who call those communities home and all emergency responders in it for the long haul. Stay strong. Stay safe. Stay together.
- ** 1/30/25 EVENING ** 🔥FIRE INFORMATION UPDATE: Crooked Creek Fire (McDowell County)🔥 The Crooked Creek Fire that burned 220 acres in McDowell County is 100% contained as of 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 30. The fire was caused by a fallen powerline.























