| 🚨Wildfire Alert🚨
The U.S. Forest Service is actively responding to the Winding Stairs Alpha Fire on the Nantahala Ranger District in the Nantahala National Forest. The wildfire is burning south of the Winding Stairs Gap area in Macon County off Highway 64. Firefighters are on scene working to contain the fire, so members of the public should avoid this area. The fire is moving up slope through hardwood leaf litter on steep, rocky terrain. Crews are constructing handline to allow for heavy equipment such as dozier to strengthen and build containment lines. Smoke is particularly visible from the city of Franklin, North Carolina, and surrounding areas and may impact air quality. Exercise caution. |
