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Evening update on the Black Cove Complex in Polk and Henderson counties

BLACK COVE FIRES AT A GLANCE

Black Cove Complex Total Size: 7,672 acres
Black Cove – 3,502 acres  |  Deep Woods – 3,971 acres  | Fish Hook – 199 acres

Morning Update on the Black Cove Complex in Polk and Henderson counties

BLACK COVE FIRES AT A GLANCE

Black Cove Complex Total Size: 7,670 acres
Black Cove – 3,501 acres  |  Deep Woods – 3,970 acres  | Fish Hook – 199 acres

Evening Update on the Black Cove Complex in Polk and Henderson counties

Currently, there are 493 personnel assigned to the Black Cove Complex as additional resources continue to arrive. Firefighting crews from across North Carolina and 14 other states are on the ground contributing to efforts.

Morning Update on the Black Cove Complex in Polk and Henderson counties

Currently, there are 458 personnel supporting this incident. Firefighting crews from across North Carolina and 14 other states are on the ground contributing to efforts.

Evening Update on the Black Cove Complex in Polk and Henderson counties

Additional resources continue arriving to assist with firefighting efforts on the Black Cove Complex. There are now 458 personnel from North Carolina and other states across the nation supporting this incident.

Morning Update on the Black Cove Complex in Polk and Henderson counties

The Black Cove Complex currently has more than 500 personnel from North Carolina and other states across the nation supporting this incident.

Evening Update on the Black Cove Complex fires in Polk and Henderson counties

The Black Cove Complex is the highest priority fire in the U.S, which gives the IMT priority for resources. There are 500 personnel from North Carolina and other states across the nation supporting this incident.

Update on the Alarka Five Fire in Swain County

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:

Morning update on the Black Cove Complex fires in Polk and Henderson counties

The Black Cove Complex is the highest priority fire in the U.S, which gives the incident management team (IMT) priority for resources. Currently, there are 476 personnel from North Carolina and other states across the nation.

Evening Update on the Black Cove Complex fires in Polk and Henderson counties

The Black Cove Complex is the highest priority fire in the U.S, which gives the incident management team (IMT) priority for resources. Currently, there are 476 personnel from North Carolina and other states across the nation supporting this incident.