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Wilkes County Fire Has Consumed 600 Acres As Of Monday Morning

March 30, 2026 By Richard C. Gilbert

A Wilkes County wildfire has consumed over 600 acres of timber and brush as of earlier today. The fire in the Cane Creek Church Road area of the McGrady Community, is reported to be 50 percent under control. The NC Forest Service and at least 20 fire departments have responded. Some evacuations have been ordered but no structures have been damaged.

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