BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (WSPA) – Multiple fire departments are working to fight against a giant mulch fire in Swannanoa.
According to the North Canton Fire Department, a mulch yard fire began Saturday afternoon. Firefighters closed off U.S. 70 between Warren Wilson College road and Sylvester way to control traffic and assist containment.
As of 10 p.m., Swannanoa Fire and Rescue said that the fire had been contained to the debris pile, and are currently cooling it while protecting adjacent properties…