ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — A major fire that tore through a future music venue in Asheville’s River Arts District is still under investigation, but new data suggests it may be part of a broader pattern of fire-related incidents in the area.
According to data from the Asheville Fire Department, crews have responded to 31 fire-related calls in the River Arts District so far in 2026, including four separate incidents over a four-day stretch from April 21 to April 24. Those incidents include structure fires, a working fire involving significant structural damage and smoke investigations, all within the same zone.
The largest of those fires heavily damaged a building slated to become the new home of Salvage Station, a popular Asheville music venue relocating to the district. The cause remains under investigation.
Property owners connected to the building say that unauthorized access to the site has been an ongoing issue and that they are working to secure the site…