Source: NCDA&CS, 12/1/21

WHEN: Thursday, Dec. 2, 10:30 a.m.

WHERE: Grindstone/Sauratown Mountain Fire Incident Command Post
615 E. Highway 52 Bypass, Pilot Mountain

BACKGROUND
INFORMATION: The N.C. Forest Service’s Red Incident Command Team continues to manage ongoing fire suppression efforts in cooperation with N.C. State Parks personnel and local fire fighters. To date the footprint of the Grindstone Fire, which started Nov. 27, is 1,050 acres.

Due to dry conditions across the state, a burn ban was implemented statewide prohibiting open burning until further notice. Anyone violating the burn ban faces a $100 fine plus $183 court costs.