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NEBO, NC (April 10, 2017)...Warm, dry weather this afternoon caused the Dobson Knob Fire to grow to 200 acres. The fire remains 0% contained. The Dobson Knob Fire was reported yesterday evening, Sunday April 9th. The Fire is burning in…

NEBO, NC (March 31, 2017)...Seasonal road closures in the Grandfather Ranger District ended Sunday, April 2. Certain roads were seasonally closed to motorized vehicles to help protect wildlife habitat, decrease wildlife disturbance, reduce…

NEBO, NC (March 22, 2017)...Burnout operations were conducted on the south end of the White Creek Fire this afternoon with the objective of securing private property. The fire, which was reported Thursday March 16th, is burning near…

NEBO, NC (March 21, 2017)...Firefighters conducted burnout operations again today on the White Creek Fire, increasing containment to 30%. The fire, which was reported Thursday March 16th, is burning near Shortoff Mountain at the south end…

NEBO, NC (March 21, 2017)...Residents of southern Burke and Catawba Counties are experiencing smoke this afternoon from the White Creek Fire, burning in the Linville Gorge Wilderness Area. The fire continues to burn well within containment…

NEBO, NC (March 20, 2017)...Firefighters conducted burnout operations this afternoon to reduce fuels and buffer firelines on the White Creek Fire. The fire, which was reported Thursday, is burning near Shortoff Mountain at the south end of…

NEBO, NC (March 19, 2017)…We need your help to spread the word so people will stay out of the area closed due to the White Creek Fire in Linville Gorge. Even if you don't see flames, burning may have affected the root systems of trees which…