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Broad River Volunteer Fire & Rescue
Sunday March 1st, 2026 :: 10:33 a.m. EST

Alert

Elevated Fire Danger Today

Due to winds we are seeing in Broad River area south of Black Mountain we are recommending residents hold off on open burning. There IS NOT a current burn ban in place. We are expecting increasing winds through early evening. Please hold off burning if possible. 

Instructions:

Recommend holding off outdoor burning due to local winds. There is not a current burn ban

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:
Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
Certainty:
Likely (p > ~50%)
Category:
Fire suppression and rescue
Event:
Wildfire

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