The North Carolina Forest Service is working to establish dozer lines in the Headwaters State Forest area of Transylvania County ahead of anticipated fire growth, according to the Connestee Fire Rescue.
A Facebook post from the fire station in Transylvania County said they "expect the fire will develop rapidly in the next few hours."
Officials warn that although growth was slow overnight, the situation remains ongoing due to the topography and changing weather.
No new evacuations are required at this time, but authorities caution that this could change at any time. Residents are urged to sign up for Transylvania Alerts for the latest updates, said the Connestee Fire Rescue.
Firefighting crews on Wednesday are focusing on preparing structures in the following communities:
- Big Hill
- East Fork Road between Big Hill and Happy Acres Road
- Lake Honda
- Happy Acres
STORY & PHOTO COURTESY OF ABC 13 WLOSNC crews brace for 'rapid' fire growth in Headwaters State Forest of Transylvania County
