Final Beans Creek Fire Update; 100 Percent Contained
By Marge Farrington | Published 2026-05-22T16:16:07.871Z
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May 22, 202: Mitchell County Fire Marshal/Emergency Management: The official report this morning: The Beans Creek Fire is now 100% contained. Melton Branch Road and the housing community of Shootout Mountain have returned to normal status.
Bean Creek -- May 22, 202: Mitchell County Fire Marshal/Emergency Management: The official report this morning:The Beans Creek Fire is now 100% contained. Melton Branch Road and the housing community of Shootout Mountain have returned to normal status.We encourage residents to remain mindful of wildfire safety:Avoid outdoor burning during windy or dry conditionsNever leave burn piles unattendedProperly extinguish campfires and smoking materialsReport smoke or fire immediately to 911We are incred