A second wildfire in under a week has broken out in a western North Carolina national forest, but firefighters say both blazes are under control.
The U.S. Forest Service says a 50-acre wildfire was discovered Wednesday in the Nantahala National Forest, four days after a much larger blaze began elsewhere in the region.
The earlier fire has burned more than 725 acres.
Firefighters say both blazes are contained, thanks partly to rain that fell in the area Wednesday.
No damage to any structures or injuries have been reported from either fire.
Investigators are still working to determine the causes of both wildfires.
Copyright 2026 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Was this article valuable?
Here are more articles you may enjoy.
Navigators Can’t Parse ‘Additional Insured’ Policy Wording in Georgia Explosion Case
Berkshire Utility Presses Wildfire Appeal With Billions at Stake
FM Using AI to Elevate Claims to Deliver More Than Just Cost Savings
These Five Technologies Increase The Risk of Cyber Claims