Marion Woman Charged in Jumping Branch Wildfire
By Marge | Published 2026-03-31T17:52:14.637Z
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Location: Marion, Pisgah National Forest, McDowell County, North Carolina
Marion woman charged with starting the Jumping Branch Fire in Pisgah National Forest. Careless smoking suspected. Learn more about the incident.
McDowell County -- March 30, 2026: A Marion woman faces charges for allegedly starting the Jumping Branch Fire in Pisgah National Forest. The fire, reported March 29, 2026, burned near Marion, raising concerns about fire safety, particularly given dry conditions and a statewide burn ban.What HappenedHilary Brooke Inman, 38, of Marion, was cited and charged on March 31, 2026, for allegedly starting the Jumping Branch Fire. According to the North Carolina Forest Service, the fire was caused by "im
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