Rattlesnake Branch Wildfire

Rattlesnake Branch is the largest wildfire this season in North Carolina, burning 8 miles south of Canton.

38 Days Active

#1 By Size Largest wildfire this season in North Carolina

8 mi S From Canton from the fire location

1,843 Acres 2.2x the size of Central Park

Contained +0% since previous report

Rattlesnake Branch Live Perimeter Growth

Rattlesnake Branch Fire Growth History

Rattlesnake Branch Containment History

Fires near Rattlesnake Branch

Showing 6 of 21 fires. Use search to find specific fires.

🔥 Chestnut Ridge Fire 2026

Started: Apr 27 2 acre

Near McCaysville, Georgia · Polk County, Tennessee

🔥 Flat Rattlesnake Fire 2026

Started: Apr 16 35 acre

Near Highlands · Macon County, North Carolina

🔥 Appalachia Fire 2026

Started: Apr 14 650 acre 100% contained

Near McCaysville, Georgia · Polk County, Tennessee

🔥 Hazelnut Fire 2026

Started: Apr 12 24 acre

Near Yonah · White County, Georgia

🔥 Jumping Branch Fire 2026

Started: Mar 29 420 acre 100% contained

Near Old Fort · McDowell County, North Carolina

🔥 Fox Gap Fire 2026

Started: Mar 25 112 acre 30% contained

Near Robbinsville · Swain County, North Carolina

Places Near Rattlesnake Branch

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