2025 Bee Rock Creek Fire - NCNCF (NCNCF)

Wildfire Status:

The Bee Rock Creek Fire in McDowell County, North Carolina, has made significant progress in containment, now reported at 94% as of April 23, 2025. The fire has burned a total of 2,085 acres. Recent weather conditions have favored firefighting efforts, with approximately a quarter inch of rain received in the last 48 hours and more precipitation expected through Thursday. This moisture has helped to reduce fire activity and improve the stability of containment lines.

Fire agencies have been active in their response, utilizing drones equipped with infrared cameras to monitor areas near the firelines and ensure that there are no hot spots that could reignite. Crews have also focused on repairing areas that were disturbed during suppression activities. The containment efforts have primarily concentrated on the perimeter adjacent to the Blue Ridge Parkway, where firefighters have achieved substantial containment.

As part of the ongoing efforts to ensure public safety, the National Forests in North Carolina have closed the area within the fire zone, specifically between Armstrong Creek Road and the Blue Ridge Parkway. Some sections of the Parkway remain closed as well, and visitors are advised to check the National Park Service website for updates before planning any trips to the area. This update marks the final daily report on the fire's status, but further information will be available through official channels such as the National Forests in North Carolina's Facebook page.

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