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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