The fire, which started on Oct, 23, is now 18% contained. The Collett Ridge Fire, which started now covers 5,335 acres according Sunday's update from the U.S.
In Cherokee County, the addition of cloud cover and fog helped keep the ground damp as fighters tackled the biggest wildfire in the region, which for the first time since it started, did not grow. The Poplar Drive Fire in Henderson County is now 70% contained and hasn't grown since last week, with 434 acres burned according to a statement from the NC Forest Service. The weekend's light rain aided firefighting efforts across Western North Carolina. The Collett Ridge fire is still holding at 5,335 acres and is now more than 55% contained, up from 18% on Sunday according to a statement issued Monday morning by the U.S. Firefighters will continue to aggressively mop-up inside containment lines, patrol around structures, reduce the risk of falling snags and strengthen containment lines where necessary and the Forest Service and other emergency responders are keeping a close watch on homes in the area.Īnd firefighting crews are making big progress in Cherokee County on a wildfire burning in the Nantahala National Forest. The Poplar Drive Fire in Henderson County is now 75% contained and holding at 434 acres in size, according to Monday's report by the N.C. This is a developing story and will be updated. Multiple fires are threatening communities in Western North Carolina.
