WATAUGA COUNTY, NC (November 27, 2016)…The Horton Fire is 85% contained at 1,450 acres. Firefighters had a productive day extinguishing hot spots inside the fire perimeter. The fire area received less wind than expected today allowing emergency responders to make significant progress. “Crews have done an exceptional job identifying hot spots and reinforcing the fire perimeter,” said Incident Commander Rodney Weeks.
Incident objectives tonight continue to focus on safety for emergency responders and the public. With less fire activity and volunteer firefighters returning to their regular jobs on Monday, there will be a reduction of fire personnel on the Horton fire. “The support and work ethic of emergency responders has really been outstanding,” said Incident Commander Weeks.
Smoke is expected to affect visibility Monday morning from Watson Road up to the Dugger Fire Tower Road. Please avoid this area, and Sampson Road south of the Blue Ridge Parkway, for the safety of local residents and our firefighters.
There are no additional media briefings scheduled at this time. Follow us on Twitter @FireHorton and the HortonFire.blogspot.com for updates.
Past Horton Wildfire News…
From the Caldwell Journal on 11-27-2016:
Horton Wildfire (near Blowing Rock) Sunday, November 27, 2016 7am Update
From the Caldwell Journal on 11-27-2016:
Horton Wildfire (near Blowing Rock) Saturday, November 26, 2016 7pm Update
From the Caldwell Journal on 11-26-2016:
Horton Wildfire (near Blowing Rock) Saturday, November 26, 2016 8:30am Update
From the Caldwell Journal on 11-25-2016:
Horton Wildfire (near Blowing Rock) Friday, November 25, 2016 7:30pm Update
From the Watauga Democrat on 11-25-2016:
Sampson blaze at 1,400 acres; firefighters prep for increased winds
From the Caldwell Journal on Thursday, November 25, 2016:
Horton Wildfire (near Blowing Rock) Friday, November 25, 2016 9am Update
From the Caldwell Journal on Thursday, November 24, 2016:
Remarkable Thanksgiving Feast for Firefighters at the Horton Wildfire (near Blowing Rock)
From the Caldwell Journal on Thursday, November 24, 2016:
Horton Wildfire (near Blowing Rock) Thursday, November 24, 2016 9am Update
From the Caldwell Journal on Wednesday, November 23, 2016:
Horton Wildfire (near Blowing Rock) Wednesday, November 23, 2016 2pm Update
From the Caldwell Journal on 11-23-2016:
Horton Wildfire (near Blowing Rock) Wednesday, November 23, 2016 8:30am Update
From N.C. Emergency Management on 11-22-2016:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/ncdps/sets/72157676888623606/with/30377266794/
From the Caldwell Journal on 11-22-2016:
Horton Fire (near Blowing Rock) Update 11/22/16…Photos Included
From WBTV on 11-22-2016:
Watauga wildfire, possibly deliberately set, could grow to 1,000 acres
From the Watauga Democrat on 11-22-2016:
Horton Fire grows to 800 acres, 20% contained…Including Video below