Press release from U.S. Forest Service:
Thursday Update on Wildfire burning near Sylva, NC
FRANKLIN, NC, October 27, 2016, 10:00 AM
Started: October 23, 2016
Cause: Under Investigation
Containment: 80%
Location: Southeast of Dicks Creek Road, Sylva, NC
Fuel Type: Hardwood, Leaf Litter
Terrain: Steep and RuggedCurrent Size: 374 Acres
Summary: Firefighters made significant progress along the fire perimeter yesterday, gridding for hot spots and using engine hose lays to spray nearly 8,000 gallons of water on smoking fuels along containment lines. Work today will focus along dozer lines on the east side of the fire area where crews will be extinguishing hot spots and taking care of hazard trees near the fire line. Patrol and monitoring will continue along Dicks Creek Road.
Gusty winds are expected today with a hazardous weather outlook that could produce storms and/or lightning. Incident Commander Greg Brooks told firefighters during morning briefing, “We may not see any rain – lightning will be the main threat.”
Fire Behavior: Minimal fire, smoldering, large trees well within the fire area may continue to smoke for weeks
Evacuations: None
Resources:
Type 2 Crews: 1
Engines: 2
Helicopter: 1
Dozers: 1
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