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McDowell County Emergency Management
Wednesday April 23rd, 2025 :: 09:32 a.m. EDT

Advisory

Final Update for Bee Rock Creek Fire; 2,085 acres with 94% containment;

Bee Rock Creek Fire Update for 4/23/25 – Grandfather Ranger District – McDowell County

The Bee Rock Creek Fire area in McDowell County received about a quarter inch of rain in the last 48 hours and more rain is expected through Thursday. The 2,085-acre fire is now 94% contained.
This is the final daily update. Follow the National Forests in North Carolina on Facebook at www.facebook.com/nfsnc for additional information.

The National Forests in North Carolina closed the area of the Bee Rock Creek Fire between Armstrong Creek Road and the Blue Ridge Parkway for public safety.

Some sections of the Blue Ridge Parkway are also closed. Check the National Park Service website for details before visiting.

Address/Location
McDowell County Emergency Management
129 Barnes Rd
Marion, NC 28752

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 828-652-3241

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