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BLACK COVE FIRES AT A GLANCEBlack Cove Complex Total Size: 7,672 acresBlack Cove – 3,502 acres  |  Deep Woods – 3,971 acres  | Fish Hook – 199 acresContainment: Black Cove – 36%  |  Deep Woods – 32%  |  Fish Hook – 100%

BLACK COVE FIRES AT A GLANCEBlack Cove Complex Total Size: 7,672 acresBlack Cove – 3,502 acres  |  Deep Woods – 3,971 acres  | Fish Hook – 199 acresContainment: Black Cove – 36%  |  Deep Woods – 32%  |  Fish Hook – 100%

BLACK COVE FIRES AT A GLANCEBlack Cove Complex Total Size: 7,670 acresBlack Cove – 3,501 acres  |  Deep Woods – 3,970 acres  | Fish Hook – 199 acresContainment:Black Cove – 35% |  Deep Woods – 32%  |  Fish Hook – 100%

Currently, there are 493 personnel assigned to the Black Cove Complex as additional resources continue to arrive. Firefighting crews from across North Carolina and 14 other states are on the ground contributing to efforts.Fire behavior has decreased with the arrival of humid and calm weather conditions. Suppression and repair efforts are ongoing across each fire as containment lines are strengthened and patrolled. This includes the repairing of bulldozer lines and installation of water bars on roads created in firefighting efforts.---------------

Currently, there are 458 personnel supporting this incident. Firefighting crews from across North Carolina and 14 other states are on the ground contributing to efforts.Higher humidity and calmer winds have reduced fire behavior overnight and allow firefighters to continue strengthening containment lines. Many areas across the fire were quiet last night, and smoke was minimal.---------------

Additional resources continue arriving to assist with firefighting efforts on the Black Cove Complex. There are now 458 personnel from North Carolina and other states across the nation supporting this incident. Resources assigned to this complex have decreased due to North Carolina personnel resources being needed for response to other North Carolina fires.

The Black Cove Complex currently has more than 500 personnel from North Carolina and other states across the nation supporting this incident.A Red Flag Warning was issued for the area due to increased temperature, low humidity and increased winds, conditions favorable for fire progression. Rain chances increase early next week ahead of a cold front that will approach the region Sunday before crossing the area Monday.

The Black Cove Complex is the highest priority fire in the U.S, which gives the IMT priority for resources. There are 500 personnel from North Carolina and other states across the nation supporting this incident.

A wildfire has started near the Alarka Highlands in Swain County. Currently, the fire is 911 acres in size and 0% contained.Swain County Emergency Management has evacuation notices in place. Evacuation orders for Swain County residents include:Long Creek LaneUnahala Creek LaneAlarka Highlands DriveThe Southern Area Incident Management Gray Team is mobilizing and will take over the incident Friday, March 28 at 8 a.m.-30-

The Black Cove Complex is the highest priority fire in the U.S, which gives the incident management team (IMT) priority for resources. Currently, there are 476 personnel from North Carolina and other states across the nation.