Wildfire in McDowell County: 185 Acres Burned, Woman Cited
Wildfire in McDowell County: 185 Acres Burned, Woman Cited
US · Published Apr 1, 2026
• A wildfire in McDowell County, NC, has burned 185 acres and is 20% contained.
• The Jumping Branch Fire started due to improperly discarded smoking materials, leading to a citation.
• A statewide burn ban remains in effect in North Carolina to prevent further wildfires.
Wildfire consumes 185 acres in McDowell County
A wildfire, known as the Jumping Branch Fire, has burned approximately 185 acres in McDowell County, North Carolina.
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