Gusty winds pose challenge in Black Bear Fire, but hopes rise with rain in forecast
It's been warm and dry and conducive to wildfires.
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Forecast for 60-70 mph mountain winds overnight into Tuesday could worsen wildfires
Winds forecast as high as 60-70 mph in Tennessees Appalachian mountains into Tuesday morning could fan wildfires outside containment lines, and state officials are concerned ongoing fires in the Chattanooga region could worsen before rain arrives.
Source: timesfreepress.com
Wildfire update: Black Bear Fire prompts closures, Poplar Drive Fire fully contained
Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023 wildfire updates for Western North Carolina
Source: wlos.com
Wildfire From Interstate Crash Spreads Rapidly Over Mountains
"Primary containment lines have been identified around the Black Bear Fire," the U.S. Forest Service—National Forests in North Carolina said in a statement.
Source: newsweek.com
Firefighters are preparing for possible high winds Monday
Wind gusts up to 60 and 70 mph could occur in the Appalachian Mountains. This could cause current fires to escape containment lines, as well as new fires from fallen power lines and trees.
Source: wdef.com
Saturday Wildfire Roundup: Smoke from Black Bear Fire could reduce visibility on I-40
Firefighters continue making good progress on containing several wildfires across North Carolina, while more begin popping up.
Source: wlos.com
NC mountain wildfire sparked by I-40 crash grows to nearly 1,200 acres in just 2 days
The fire began around 9 a.m. Thursday in Haywood County on I-40 at mile marker 3 near the tunnel after a tractor-trailer overturned in the westbound lanes near the Tennessee border.
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Source: yahoo.com
Black Bear Fire grows to 150 acres hours after tractor-trailer crash sparks blaze
Emergency responders say a wreck involving a tractor-trailer has started a fire along Interstate 40 in Haywood County, near Mile Marker 3.
Source: abcnews4.com
Alert: Hikers warned as large fire approaches area of Appalachian Trail in Haywood County
Emergency responders say a wreck involving a tractor-trailer has started a fire along Interstate 40 in Haywood County, near Mile Marker 3.
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Source: wlos.com
Wildfire season 2023: live updates
After months of dry weather, drought is translating into wildfires and burn bans. Thursday, Nov. 16 4:27 p.m. — Campfires banned in Great Smoky Mounta...
Source: smokymountainnews.com