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Broad River Volunteer Fire & Rescue
Sunday March 23rd, 2025 :: 12:02 p.m. EDT

Alert

Polk County Smoke In Buncombe

Numerous residents have been seeing large drifts of smoke coming from Polk County. Unless you see a column of smoke or actual fire that is likely the source. If uncomfortable you can request it be investigated. We are still under local and state burning ban and both are in effect until further notice. It is extremely dangerous and careless to be burning outdoors. Use caution with Any outdoor heat sources and dispose of cigarette butts appropriately. Thank you to those who have refrained from burning outdoors.

Instructions:

Please Do Not Burn Outdoors. Local & State Wide Bans in Effect

Address/Location
Broad River Volunteer Fire & Rescue
44 Broad River VFD Rd
Black Mountain, NC 28711

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 828-669-0488

Alert Details

Severity:
Moderate - Possible threat to life or property
Urgency:
Future - Responsive action SHOULD be taken in the near future
Certainty:
Observed - Determined to have occurred or to be ongoing
Category:
Fire suppression and rescue
Event:
Wildfire

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