Jumping Branch Fire Wildfire

Jumping Branch Fire is the 3rd-largest wildfire this season in North Carolina, burning 7 miles north of Old Fort.

134 Days Active

3rd By Size 3rd-largest wildfire this season in North Carolina

7 mi N From Old Fort to the fire perimeter

420 Acres 323 football fields

Contained

2 Personnel $420K spent $1K/acre

Jumping Branch Fire Live Perimeter Growth

Jumping Branch Fire Fire Growth History

Jumping Branch Fire Containment History

Fires near Jumping Branch Fire

Showing 6 of 16 fires. Use search to find specific fires.

🔥 Flat Rattlesnake Fire 2026

Started: Apr 16 35 acre

Near Highlands · Macon County, North Carolina

🔥 Fox Gap Fire 2026

Started: Mar 25 112 acre 30% contained

Near Robbinsville · Swain County, North Carolina

🔥 Poplar Fire 2026

Started: Mar 23 350 acre 100% contained

Near Erwin, Tennessee · Mitchell County, North Carolina

🔥 Tarkiln Ridge Fire 2026

Started: Mar 23 407 acre 90% contained

Near Hayesville · Clay County, North Carolina

🔥 Rabbit Fire 2026

Started: Mar 22 45 acre

Near Maryville · Blount County, Tennessee

🔥 Winding Stair A Fire 2026

Started: Feb 9 250 acre 85% contained

Near Franklin · Macon County, North Carolina

Places Near Jumping Branch Fire

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