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Main Discussion Area => Around the Campfire => Topic started by: Pat B on March 31, 2025, 11:40:53 am

Title: fires in upstate SC and NC mountains
Post by: Pat B on March 31, 2025, 11:40:53 am

After Helene, all we needed is fires. We have had very little rain and very low humidity for the last few months. With all the leaves from last leaf fall and the debris from Helene and high winds the danger has been building.
 Last Saturday a week ago I went to Houston to help my daughter move. While there the fires started. One of the mandatory evacuation areas was within 2 miles from out home. Fortunately the rain started yesterday and will continue today so the evacuations have been cancelled. Also fortunate was that no personal injuries of buildings, homes, etc. were damages.
 I got home from Houston last night. Marcia had stuff packed and friends lined up if evacuation was necessary. Big fires can be quite scary.

Title: Re: fires in upstate SC and NC mountains
Post by: Pappy on March 31, 2025, 07:01:55 pm

Glad all is well with you Pat, been hearing about it but wasn't sure how close it was to you, sounds like it was close.Just glad you and yours are safe.
 Pappy

Title: Re: fires in upstate SC and NC mountains
Post by: JW_Halverson on March 31, 2025, 07:09:49 pm

Bloody nasty One-Two punch!

Title: Re: fires in upstate SC and NC mountains
Post by: Pat B on April 01, 2025, 01:00:23 am

We've had .55" of easy rain yesterday and .81" today. The evacuation orders were lifted today. I think we are out of the woods(so to say ;D ) and everyone is starting to relax. I heard 1 house and an out building in Swain County, NC burned but other than that it was about
10,000 ac forestland burned in several different locations.