Beans Creek Fire Grows: Mitchell County Residents Urged to Prepare
By Marge Farrington | Published 2026-05-17T21:08:54.379Z
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Location: Mitchell County, North Carolina
Beans Creek fire expands in Mitchell County! Residents near Shoot Out Mountain urged to prepare for potential evacuation. Stay informed!
Mitchell County – May 1, 2026: The Beans Creek brush fire in Mitchell County has expanded to 15 acres with no containment, prompting officials to urge residents in the Shoot Out Mountain and Melton Branch Road areas to prepare for potential evacuation. While no evacuation orders have been issued at this time, Mitchell County Emergency Management is advising residents to take immediate steps to ensure safety and readiness.The fire, which was reported on Saturday, May 16, is burning near 1261 Bean
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