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The Shining Rock Wilderness Area has officially reopened to the public after rain this week helped contain the Rattlesnake ...
The Rattlesnake Branch Fire remains at 1,843 acres and 26% containment, according to an update from the U.S. Forest Service ...
The Rattlesnake Branch fire in the Cruso area of Haywood County remains at 1,865 acres and 24% containment, a slight ...
Nearly two weeks after beginning the fight, firefighters are pulling back from the Rattlesnake Branch Fire in Cruso — thanks in large part to heavy rain over the weekend. "Today (Monday), firefighters ...
The Rattlesnake Branch Fire in Cruso held steady all week, with the lasting effect of rains dampening its spread. In fact, ...
As of 9 a.m., the Rattlesnake Branch fire in Cruso was 0% contained. The fire continues to burn westward into the Shining Rock Wilderness Area in Haywood County. Wednesday, the Forest Service closed ...
CRUSO, N.C. (WNCT) –The Rattlesnake Branch fire that started on Wednesday, Mar. 26, 2025, is quickly spreading due to dry conditions. The fire is on private land and the Shining Rock Wilderness ...
The Rattlesnake Branch Fire in Cruso is now 21% contained and has reached 1,865 acres of Sunday afternoon — growing an additional 600 acres since Saturday. Higher humidity levels overnight have helped ...
Officials said crews are battling the Rattlesnake Branch Fire which was first reported on Wednesday, March 26.
The Rattlesnake Branch Fire in Cruso held steady all week, with the lasting effect of rains dampening its spread. In fact, ...
As of 9 a.m., the Rattlesnake Branch fire in Cruso was 0% contained. The fire continues to burn westward into the Shining Rock Wilderness Area in Haywood County. Wednesday, the Forest Service ...