Thursday, March 27, 2025

Update on the Alarka Five Fire in Swain County

ALARKA
Mar 27, 2025

A wildfire has started near the Alarka Highlands in Swain County. Currently, the fire is 911 acres in size and 0% contained.

Swain County Emergency Management has evacuation notices in place. Evacuation orders for Swain County residents include:

  • Long Creek Lane
  • Unahala Creek Lane
  • Alarka Highlands Drive

The Southern Area Incident Management Gray Team is mobilizing and will take over the incident Friday, March 28 at 8 a.m.

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