Large outside fire 70% contained with 180 acres burned in Burke County

Large outside fire 70% contained with 180 acres burned in Burke County

MORGANTON, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Officials in multiple counties responded to a large outside fire in Burke County despite the statewide and local burn ban, officials say. Triple Community Fire Department in Morganton posted photos of a large fire off Old Amherst Road at Iron Lane, dubbed the 'Iron Circle Fire'. Burke County officials say the fire was reported around 11:35 a.m. on Saturday. NC Forest Service helicopters and one scout plane wer…

Fire Destroys Home, Over 100 Vehicles in Burke County - WCCB Charlotte's CW

VALDESE, N.C. — A fire has burned over 180 acres in Burke County. Officials are still investigating what sparked the blaze, but have confirmed that one structure has been destroyed along with over 100 vehicles from a nearby salvage yard. 25 fire departments from five counties are involved with fighting the blaze, which is 70% contained as of 9 PM Saturday. Multiple witnesses and neighbors have told WCCB Charlotte that the fire started due to a h…