ASHEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA — A large brush fire broke out overnight along Hendersonville Road in Asheville, quickly spreading toward a nearby assisted living facility on Walden Ridge and raising serious concerns about the safety of residents inside.
Firefighting crews responded rapidly and controlled the fire using handlines, preventing any damage or injuries at the assisted living facility. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the dangerous fire conditions currently present across the region with an open burn ban still in effect until further notice.
Fire Spread Rapidly Toward Assisted Living Facility
The overnight brush fire along Hendersonville Road escalated quickly after igniting, with flames spreading fast enough that it could have become a very dangerous situation for the assisted living facility on Walden Ridge located in the fire’s path. The proximity of a vulnerable population to the rapidly moving fire made the response particularly urgent for crews arriving on scene.
Fortunately, firefighters were able to deploy handlines effectively and bring the blaze under control before it reached the facility. No damage to the building and no injuries among residents or staff were reported as a result of the fire.
Crews Contain Fire With Handlines
Asheville Fire Department crews successfully controlled the brush fire using handlines, preventing what could have been a devastating outcome for the assisted living facility directly in the fire’s path. The quick and effective response by crews on scene was critical in stopping the fire’s advance before it caused structural damage or threatened the lives of facility residents…