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Haywood County -- November 30, 2022:Firefighters are still battling a wildfire in Haywood County that has been g
oing on for almost a week.
In the Harmon Den area of the US Forest Service Appalachian Ranger District in Haywood County, the Hurricane Creek Fire has been raging since November 23. East of Interstate 40, south of Cold Springs Road (Exit 7), and north of Hurricane Creek Road are where the fire is located. Through the secluded Hurricane Creek Drainage, the fire is moving east.
Firefighters are removing fuel between the current fire and the fireline on Tuesday by burning it out. In order to increase containment, burn out activities aid in securing firelines. This afternoon and evening, smoke from burnout activities is anticipated to affect western Madison County and northeast Haywood County. Smoke will be pushed by southern winds toward the Max Patch region and the towns of Meadow Fork and Spring Creek.
Along the eastern perimeter of the fire, firefighters are also constructing and enhancing fire lines. In conjunction with the NC Forest Service, structural protection is being implemented for cabins located inside the wider contingency region. As of right now, no structures have been harmed, and the risk to structures is still very low.
FORECAST LOCALLY RECENT
Haynes Road (FSRD #233) is currently closed due to an emergency, according to the US Forest Service. Brady Road (FSRD #3526) is still inaccessible.
86 firefighters from the North Carolina Forest Service and the US Forest Service are on the scene. The North Carolina Department of Transportation and Haywood County Emergency Management are supporting the response effort (DOT). In order to prevent obstructing firefighting efforts, the public is advised to refrain from recreation in the vicinity. Smoke may be visible to drivers on Interstate 40, especially in the mornings and evenings. The Hurricane Ridge Fire's origin is still being looked into.
Hurricane Ridge Fire Update 11/29:
The Hurricane Ridge Fire grew to 500 acres near Harmon Den, Exit 7 off I-40 on the Appalachian Ranger District, Pisgah National Forest. Increased acreage was fueled by dry conditions, low humidity, and more accurate mapping of the remote fire area.
Firefighters have increased containment of the fire to 25% and continue to monitor fire behavior. Rainfall is expected to moderate conditions overnight tonight and tomorrow.
Today, firefighters are conducting burn out operations to remove remaining fuel between the active fire and the fireline. Burn out operations help secure firelines with the goal of increasing containment. Smoke from burnout operations is expected to impact northeast Haywood County and western Madison County this afternoon and evening. Southernly winds will push smoke toward the Max Patch area and communities of Meadow Fork and Spring Creek.
WNCTIMES by Marjorie Farrington
