Press release from National Forests in North Carolina
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 Rugged Current Size: 374 AcresSummary: Dicks Creek Fire incident leadership was transferred to Kelly Cagle this morning. Cagle has been in charge of fire operations. He says firefighters will continue to patrol along the fire line perimeter addressing hot spots and hazard trees. Rehab efforts are also underway with crews constructing earthen features designed to disperse precipitation and reduce erosion potential along dozer lines.The fire is 80% contained. However, firefighters remain vigilant as warm, dry conditions linger in the region and dry leaves fall in the burned area. A brief rain shower yesterday afternoon had little effect on the fire area.Local events are expected to draw high visitation over the weekend. The public is asked to be aware of high fire danger while enjoying area activities. Effective October 28, 2016, the following fire restrictions are in place for the Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests until further notice: Building, maintaining, attending or using a fire, campfire, or stove fire is NOT ALLOWED outside of developed campgrounds where a fee is paid.Fire Behavior: Minimal fire, smoldering, large trees well within the fire area may continue to smoke for weeksEvacuations: NoneResources:
Type 2 Crews: 1 Engines: 2 Helicopter: 1 Dozers: 1
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