firefly, 6 months ago

Traffic is backed up for miles on 1-40 just south of the NC/TN. Be aware if you are traveling west on I 40 out of Asheville. 3/3 #NC #WNC #wildfires

Short video showing back up of trucks and cars on I-40W in North Carolina.

ai6yr, 6 months ago

@firefly That looks nonideal..

firefly, 6 months ago

@ai6yr I know. Wish I knew the details.

ai6yr, 6 months ago

@firefly Here you go... Visible on satellite. #PisgahNationalForest #HaywoodCountyNC #NCwx #TNwx #wildfire https://www.facebook.com/nfsnc

- New Fire Alert - Firefighters are responding to a new fire located in Haywood County, along I-40 near mile marker 3, near the Tennessee/North Carolina state line on the Appalachian Ranger District in the Pisgah National Forest. It is approximately 40 acres and is showing active fire behavior, moving up a ridge through dry fuels. The U.S. Forest Service and N.C. Forest Service are responding to the fire with resources and personnel including an air tanker, a helicopter, a hand crew, and dozers.

firefly, 6 months ago

@ai6yr you da man