| June |
| 06/01/2026 |
Calls for service May 24 - May 30: 30 |
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| May |
| 05/26/2026 |
Calls for service May 17 - May 23: 55 |
| 05/18/2026 |
Calls for service May 10 - May 16: 39 |
| 05/14/2026 |
Clay County Fire & Rescue extends our heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and members of the Murphy Fire Department following the passing of retired Assistant Chief W.C. King. |
| 05/11/2026 |
This morning Clay County Fire & Rescue was called to the Deep Gap area to search for a possible missing hiker after family members became concerned when they were unable to make contact |
| 05/11/2026 |
Calls for service May 3 - May 9: 46 |
| 05/10/2026 |
At 2:40 p |
| 05/07/2026 |
Tomorrow beginning around 5:30 a |
| 05/05/2026 |
Clay County Fire & Rescue extends our heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and loved ones of Alan Andrews, former Chief of Grape Creek Fire Department |
| 05/04/2026 |
Calls for service Apr 26 - May 2: 40 |
| 05/03/2026 |
As of 8:00 am, the state-issued burn ban for Clay County has been lifted. |
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| April |
| 04/29/2026 |
As of 4/29/26 The fire danger levels across the most of the state is "Low |
| 04/27/2026 |
As of 4/27/26 Clay County remains in a "Very High" fire danger status |
| 04/27/2026 |
Calls for service Apr 19 - Apr 25: 44 |
| 04/24/2026 |
We have seen some comments recently regarding our responses to the recent structure fires and would like to set the record straight |
| 04/24/2026 |
Last night, Clay County Fire & Rescue responded to two separate residential structure fires in our county |
| 04/23/2026 |
Last night shortly after 10:30 p |
| 04/20/2026 |
Calls for service Apr 12 - Apr 18: 40 |
| 04/15/2026 |
This week, we proudly recognize the men and women of Clay County 911 who serve as the first first responders |
| 04/14/2026 |
Calls for service Apr 5 - Apr 11: 47 |
| 04/11/2026 |
Just before 8:00 PM, Clay County Fire & Rescue was dispatched to a reported residential structure fire in the Trillium Heights subdivision, located in the Fires Creek Fire District |
| 04/06/2026 |
As you’re getting into that spring cleaning mode 🌱—don’t forget about your driveway |
| 04/06/2026 |
Yes, we got some rain |
| 04/06/2026 |
Calls for service Mar 29 - Apr 4: 54 |
| 04/04/2026 |
Just because it rained a little today doesn’t mean you can burn! |
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| March |
| 03/31/2026 |
Clay County Fire & Rescue is proud to announce we will be transitioning our fleet from traditional red fire apparatus to a modern lime-yellow finish |
| 03/30/2026 |
This weekend, Clay County Fire & Rescue responded to 12 brush fires across the county |
| 03/30/2026 |
REMINDER: THERE IS STILL A BURN BAN IN EFFECT! |
| 03/28/2026 |
🔥 Statewide Burn Ban in Effect 🔥
As of 6:00 PM on March 28, a statewide burn ban is now in effect across North Carolina |
| 03/28/2026 |
🔥 High Fire Danger in Clay County 🔥
Clay County is currently experiencing very high fire danger conditions due to dry fuels and weather conditions |
| 03/26/2026 |
Shortly after 3:30pm Clay County Fire and Rescue was dispatched to a fast moving wild fire with structural endangerment in the Shiloh Sub Division in the Shooting Creek Fire District |
| 03/23/2026 |
Calls for service Mar 15 - Mar 21: 35 |
| 03/21/2026 |
On March 20, just after 4:30 pm., Clay County Fire & Rescue was dispatched to a reported commercial structure fire at Clay’s Corner in the Brasstown Fire District. |
| 03/20/2026 |
We have confirmed with the US Forest Services that the prescribed burn in Fires Creek starts tomorrow, March 21st |
| 03/20/2026 |
Beginning March 21st, the U |
| 03/16/2026 |
Calls for service Mar 8 - Mar 14: 25 |
| 03/09/2026 |
⏰ Did you remember to check your smoke alarms this weekend? 🔋 |
| 03/09/2026 |
Calls for service Mar 1 - Mar 7: 41 |
| 03/02/2026 |
Calls for service Feb 22 - Feb 28: 43 |
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| February |
| 02/27/2026 |
Shortly before 1:00 am |
| 02/24/2026 |
📢 TenderID Pilot Program Update – Clay County
We’re excited to share that Clay County Fire & Rescue has officially placed our bulk order of TenderID Emergency Cards as part of our new community pilot program |
| 02/24/2026 |
Calls for service Feb 15 - Feb 21: 26
Medical Emergency: 18
Motor Vehicle Collision: 2
Citizen Assist: 2
False Alarm: 2
Canceled en Route: 2 |
| 02/20/2026 |
📣 Pilot Program Announcement: FREE TenderID Cards
Clay County residents — we’re launching something new! |
| 02/16/2026 |
Calls for service Feb 8 - Feb 14: 35 |
| 02/16/2026 |
Clay County Fire & Rescue is currently working two separate single vehicle crashes on US 64 E in the area of Buck Creek Road |
| 02/16/2026 |
Clay County Fire & Rescue would like to extend our sincere gratitude to First Baptist Church of Murphy for inviting our department to participate in their incredible Night to Shine celebration on February 13, 2026 |
| 02/13/2026 |
Open flames and nearby curtains, decorations, or furniture can turn dangerous in seconds |
| 02/13/2026 |
Happy Valentines Day Clay County! |
| 02/09/2026 |
From The U.S. Forest Service: |
| 02/09/2026 |
Calls for service Jan 31 - Feb 7: 32 |
| 02/02/2026 |
Calls for Service Jan 24 - Jan 30: 20 |
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| January |
| 01/31/2026 |
The leading causes of death after a snow storm are car accidents and heart attacks |
| 01/31/2026 |
Good morning Clay County! |
| 01/27/2026 |
Calls for service Jan 19 - Jan 23: 20 |
| 01/21/2026 |
❄️ WINTER WEATHER WARNING – CLAY COUNTY ❄️ |
| 01/19/2026 |
Calls for service Jan 12 - Jan 18: 18
Medical Emergency: 12
Fire Alarm (false alarm): 2
Residential Structure Fire: 1
Commercial Structure Fire (mutual aid): 1
Smoke investigation: 1
Dispatched and canceled en route: 1 |
| 01/17/2026 |
Shortly after 9:30 PM, Clay County Fire & Rescue received a request for mutual aid from Cherokee County for a fully involved commercial structure fire in the Valleytown Fire District |
| 01/12/2026 |
Calls for service Jan 5 - Jan 11: 35 |
| 01/05/2026 |
Calls for service Dec 29 - Jan 4: 45 |
| 01/04/2026 |
A little after 11pm we were dispatched to a fire in the area of West Gumlog Road in the Warne Fire District |
| 01/04/2026 |
This morning around 11:40am we were dispatched to a residential structure fire on US 64 E in the Hayesville Fire District |
