WNC Update on Area Wildfires
By Marge | Published 2026-03-29T21:11:28.453Z
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Location: Asheville, NC, Western North Carolina, Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Red Flag Warning issued for WNC! High winds & low humidity create extreme wildfire danger. Stay safe, avoid outdoor burning.
U.S. Forest Service - National Forests in North Carolina Western North Carolina faces an elevated risk of wildfires as a Red Flag Warning has been issued, signaling the potential for extreme fire behaviorThe warning highlights specific weather conditions that could lead to rapidly spreading fires, impacting local communities.Weather Conditions Driving Fire RiskThe Red Flag Warning is in effect due to critical fire weather conditions, specifically a combination of high winds and very low humidity
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