Buncombe County Sheriff's: Arson Investigation Update

Buncombe County  -- Buncombe County Sherriff's Office November 3, 2021 

We have 4 confirmed structure fires in Newfound Road/Leicester/Sandy Mush areas. All of the structures are barns, there are no reported injuries.

The Sheriff's Office has numerous Patrol Units in the area and Detectives on scene. Our Arson Detective, SBI Arson and Sheriff's Major Case Detectives are investigating.  11:30 pm
Please avoid the area if possible. The following roads are closed:
203-blk Worley Cove Rd
88-blk Mailon King Rd
96-blk to 301-blk Old Newfound Rd
Goughes Branch Rd/Old Newfound Rd
Gilbert Rd/Turkey Creek Rd

**Due to the structure fires in the Newfound Gap/Leicester area the following roadblocks are up this morning.
203-blk Worley Cove Rd 88-blk Mailon King Rd 96-blk to 301-blk Old Newfound Rd Goughes Branch Rd/Old Newfound Rd Gilbert Rd/Turkey Creek Rd