(WLOS) — The U.S. Forest Service is working Tuesday afternoon to contain a new wildfire burning on the Pisgah Ranger District.
An abundance of debris left behind by Hurricane Helene has increased the long-term risk of wildfires in western North Carolina. A statewide burn ban remains in effect due to dangerously dry conditions.
Looking Glass Fire
Firefighters and aircraft are responding Tuesday afternoon to the Looking Glass Fire, which is burning about four miles northwest of Pisgah Forest, near US-276.
The U.S. Forest Service confirmed that several trails and forest roads in the area are closed for the safety of firefighters and the public. This includes: Looking Glass Rock Trail and its trailhead, Davidson River Road (FS 475), and Headwaters Road (FS 475B), along with associated trails accessed from that road…