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Burke County Wildfire Being Battled By Multiple Departments (Updated)

July 5, 2024 By Richard C. Gilbert

A wildfire has charred around 30 acres of woodland so far in Burke County.

The fire is reported in the Burkemont Mountain area.

Multiple departments are fighting the fire at this time.

More to come…

Note that Alexander County is under a Burn Ban until further notice !

Update: 4pm…More than 60 acres have now been burned. No injuries have been reported and so far no evacuations

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