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2026 Press Releases

Fire restrictions on all four National Forests in North Carolina beginning April 15

Release Date: April 14, 2026
ASHEVILLE, N.C., April 14, 2026—The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service will restrict all open burning and campfires outside of…

Looking Glass Fire Update for April 8, 2026

Release Date: April 8, 2026
Pisgah Ranger District, Pisgah National ForestLocation: 4 miles northwest of Pisgah Forest, North CarolinaDate Reported: 4/07/2026    Cause: downed…

Poplar and Tarkiln Ridge Fires

Release Date: March 30, 2026
Poplar FireAppalachian Ranger District, Pisgah National ForestLocation: One mile north of Poplar, North CarolinaDate Reported: 3/23/2026 Cause: Under…

Poplar and Tarkiln Ridge Fires

Release Date: March 26, 2026
Poplar FireAppalachian Ranger District, Pisgah National ForestLocation: One mile north of Poplar, North CarolinaDate…
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