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Multiple departments respond to two different fires on Sunday
Multiple departments were called to two different structure fires on Sunday. The first occurred at 5:35 am at 1655 Blackberry…
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Fire crews battle brush fire in Vilas on Sunday
Fire crews from multiple agencies battled a brush fire in Vilas on Sunday. The fire was dispatched to crews around…
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Fire training to take place Saturday at Watauga/Wilkes line
A fire training exercise will take place on Saturday, right at the Watauga/Wilkes line on Highway 421. Motorists, and nearby…
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Fire training taking place today & Saturday at Watauga/Wilkes line
A fire training exercise will be take place today and Saturday right at the Watauga/Wilkes line on Highway 421. Motorists,…
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Fire Weather Warning for Watauga County, NC, Ashe County, NC – Monday March 28, 2022
…Red Flag Warning Today in the North Carolina Mountains… .West to northwest winds will gust over 30 mph through early…
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Bethel home destroyed by fire on Sunday afternoon
A home in the Bethel community is a total loss after a fire on Sunday afternoon. Multiple agencies responded to…
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Fire destroys barn and out buildings in Zionville on Friday night
Multiple agencies responded to a fire that destroyed several buildings on Friday night. The fire, at 136 Tater Hill Road,…
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Thursday structure fire claims life of Zionville resident
UPDATE Monday, February 21 4:56 pm from Watauga County Emergency Services: At 3:32 am on 2/17/2022 Fire Departments from Zionville,Cove Creek, Beaver Dam, Watauga Medics,…
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Burn ban issued for all North Carolina counties due to hazardous forest fire conditions
RALEIGH – Due to increased fire risk, the N.C. Forest Service has issued a ban on all open burning and…
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Former home of award-winning storyteller Ray Hicks destroyed by fire
A home in the Matney community is a total loss after a Tuesday morning fire. The fire, at 218 Old…
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