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Wildfire Breaks Out Near Blowing Rock; Lightning Confirmed as Cause
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Wildfire Breaks Out Near Blowing Rock; Lightning Confirmed as Cause
Last Updated on April 3, 2026 10:33 am A lightning-caused wildfire broke out Thursday afternoon on the Grandfather Ranger District of Pisgah National Forest, approximately five miles south of Blowing Rock. The U.S. Forest Service reports the Mills Creek Fire has burned 2.5 acres. Firefighters responded with a ground crew that hiked to the fire and a helicopter conducting water drops. Crews are continuing to cool hot spots and secure the fire edg…
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