“Prescribed burn planned for Box Creek Wilderness area on 3/6/2026. Smoke will be visible in southern McDowell County.” from McDowell County Emergency Management : Nixle

Friday March 6th, 2026 :: 08:00 a.m. EST

Advisory

Prescribed burn planned for Box Creek Wilderness area on 3/6/2026. Smoke will be visible in southern McDowell County.

A prescribed burn is planned for today (3/6/2026), within the Box Creek Wilderness Area near the Rutherford and McDowell County line.

Smoke will likely be visible in several nearby communities, including Dysartsville, Glenwood, and Sugar Hill.

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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