2025 Bee Rock Creek Fire - NCNCF (NCNCF)

Wildfire Status:

As of April 23, 2025, the Bee Rock Creek Fire in McDowell County, North Carolina, has burned approximately 2,085 acres and is currently 94% contained. Recent weather conditions have been favorable for firefighting efforts, with the area receiving about a quarter inch of rain in the last 48 hours and more rain expected through Thursday. This precipitation has aided firefighters in their efforts to control the blaze, which has seen significant progress in containment.

Fire agencies have been actively engaged in suppressing the fire, utilizing drones equipped with infrared cameras to monitor hotspots and assess firelines. Most of the containment has occurred near the Blue Ridge Parkway, although some sections of the fire remain uncontained. Crews have also focused on repairing areas that were disturbed during suppression activities to prevent further complications.

In light of the ongoing firefighting efforts, certain areas around the fire have been closed to the public, including parts of the Pisgah National Forest and some sections of the Blue Ridge Parkway, to ensure safety and facilitate operations. This marks the final daily update on the incident, with the National Forests in North Carolina advising the public to follow their official channels for ongoing information.

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