Forest Service: Edneyville wildfire 90% contained, still 434 acres
On the 12th day of the Poplar Drive Fire on Nov. 14, Edneyville Fire & Rescue was the first to report on social media that the fire is now 90% contained.
"There is still some heat showing along the top ridge, and crews will continue to work on this today. As today gets some warmer and humidity drops there is still some potential to see some areas pop up," the Facebook post said in the late morning hours of Nov. 14. "If you see any that concern you, please make sure to let us know. NCFS (North Carolina Forest Service) will continue to have a strong presence in the area. Again thanks for all of your support and patience during this fire."
The North Carolina Forest Service also reported at noon on Nov. 14 that the fire was 90% contained and that the size remained at 434 acres.
As for the weather for Nov. 14, the Forest Service reported that a dry cold front is moving through the western region, continuing the trend of abnormally dry air, warmer than normal temperatures and low relative humidity. Leaf fall and extremely dry duff soil are providing ample dry fuels for fire to spread. Confidence is low in appreciable rainfall to conclude fall fire season in the mountains, a news release from the Forest Service said.
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The National Weather Service issued a warning in the late morning hours of Nov. 14 about an increased fire danger that would remain in effect until 7 p.m. Nov. 14.
"A very dry air mass will remain in place over the region today. Critical relative humidity values in the teens and lower 20s will develop or persist this afternoon through early this evening," the alert said. "The low relative humidity, lack of recent rainfall and dry brush and fuels are enhancing the potential for wildfires to develop and spread quickly in Western North Carolina."
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The Forest Service reports that a burn ban remains in effect for all 30 Western North Carolina counties.
Dean Hensley is the news editor for the Hendersonville Times-News. Email him with tips, questions and comments at DHensley@gannett.com. Please help support this kind of local journalism with a subscription to the Hendersonville Times-News.
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