Burn ban in effect for Buncombe County; Ox Creek fire 100% contained

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — A burn ban is in effect for Buncombe County as of Monday, Nov. 17, amid “very high” fire danger for most of the state. This comes as crews continue battling two wildfires in the mountains.

Buncombe County issued a burn ban on Sunday, which went into effect Monday, Nov. 17. The ban applies to all open burning, including yard waste, debris, and land-clearing burns.

Ox Creek

The Ox Creek fire, which is burning near the Blue Ridge Parkway, is 10 acres in size, according to the North Carolina Wildfire Public Viewer. Buncombe County crews say it’s now 100% contained…

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