Last Updated on November 9, 2026 11:37 am
Crews from six fire departments and several other agencies battled a fire early Monday morning in the 8000 block of Hwy 194 in the Meat Camp/Todd area of Watauga County.
Watauga County Communications received a call around 1:30 a.m. reporting the fire, according to Watauga County Emergency Services. About 10 structures were threatened, but no evacuations were made. The fire was contained around 8:00 a.m.
Responding agencies
- Todd, Meat Camp, Boone, Zionville and Cove Creek fire departments from Watauga County
- Fleetwood Fire Department from Ashe County
- NC Forest Service
- Watauga County Fire Marshal’s Office
- Watauga Rescue
The cause of the fire is under investigation by the NC Forest Service, which will provide any updates.
WataugaOnline will pass along more information as it becomes available.
