The North Carolina Forest Service is cautioning residents in Asheville, N.C. about the high fire danger anticipated in the coming week.
Starting on Sunday, a few western counties will be affected by the impending danger, which will gradually intensify as it travels towards the east over the course of the following week, according to officials.
Officials have identified the counties below as being at a high risk of fire.
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- Macon
- Graham
- Swain
- Jackson
- Haywood
- Transylvania
- Henderson
- Buncombe
- Madison
- McDowell
- Polk
- Rutherford
- Cherokee
- Clay
- Burke
- Caldwell
- Lenoir
- Alexander
- Wilkes
- Surry
- Stokes
Before burning outdoors, residents are advised to consult their county ranger from the N.C. Forest Service regarding conditions and safe burning practices.