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After wildfires, Shining Rock Wilderness and Headwaters State Forest reopen
The Shining Rock Wilderness and Headwaters State Forest have reopened after heavy rains helped contain recent wildfires, ...
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No stranger to wildfires, a Helene-ravaged WNC now faces a complicated future battling them
In Haywood County, the Rattlesnake Branch Fire, which broke out March 26 on private land near Cruso, spread into Shining Rock ...
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Rattlesnake Branch fire holds at 1,865 acres, 24% containment
HAYWOOD COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — The Rattlesnake Branch Fire in the Cruso area of Haywood County remains at 1,865 acres and 24% containment, a slight improvement over Monday's 21%. A majority of ...
Lions Wire17d
Western NC wildfires hold steady after rain; Pisgah Forest fire least contained: What to know
The county-wide burning ban remains in effect. The Rattlesnake Branch Fire continues to burn on private land near the Cruso ...
Chiefs Wire18d
Western NC wildfires updates Monday, March 31: See developments around the region
The Rattlesnake Branch Fire in the Haywood County community of Cruso is now reported at approximately 1,865 acres at 21% containment, a slight decrease in acreage due to better mapping, the U.S.
Lions Wire18d
Western NC wildfires map: See the latest with our interactive map
The Rattlesnake Branch Fire in Haywood County that started near Cruso had consumed 1,865 acres as of March 31. And the Alarka 5 Fire is Swain County had burned 1,515 acres. Stay up to date with the ...
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Western NC wildfires map: See the latest with our interactive map
The Rattlesnake Branch Fire in Haywood County that started near Cruso had consumed 1,865 acres as of March 31. And the Alarka 5 Fire is Swain County had burned 1,515 acres. Stay up to date with ...