FALLS DAM
ACRES BURNED
505
STATE
North Carolina
ORIGIN COUNTY
Montgomerycontainment
94%
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35.3992239461429, -80.0716200204777
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2025-03-01
TIMELINE
8 days
March 1
Detected
March 10
LAST UPDATED
Incident Data
CAUSE
Human
BEHAVIOR
MinimalNearest CITY
TroyPRIMARY FUEL TYPE?
Timber (Grass and Understory)Description
East of Badin Lake
Response
Lead Protecting AGENCY
USFS
TOTAL PERSONNEL
20
DISPATCH CENTER
North Carolina Interagency Coordination CenterPROPERTY OWNERSHIP
Federal
(USFS)
WEATHER
Nearby Air Quality
AQI
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35.3992239461429, -80.0716200204777
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1. Start Time & Info
**Start Date/Time/Location** The exact start date and time of the Falls Dam Fire are not specified, but it is part of the multiple wildfires that crews have been responding to since the beginning of March 2025 in the Uwharrie National Forest in Montgomery County, North Carolina, east of Badin Lake[1][3][5]. **Size and Containment** As of March 6, 2025, the Falls Dam Fire has burned approximately 505 acres and is 85% contained[1][3][5]. **Growth and Rate of Spread** Initially reported as a smaller fire, it has grown significantly due to high winds and low humidity. However, containment efforts have been successful in slowing its spread. The fire has been fueled by unseasonably warm weather and dry conditions[1][3][5]. **Containment Efforts** Firefighters are constructing new fire lines and improving existing ones, using roads and natural terrain features as barriers to fire spread. Federal and local fire crews, including the U.S. Forest Service, are involved in the containment efforts[1][3].
2. Evacuations & Closures
**Mandatory Evacuation Orders** There are no specific mandatory evacuation orders mentioned for the Falls Dam Fire. However, wildfires in the broader area have caused evacuations in nearby towns such as Tryon and Saluda, which are about 40 miles south of Asheville, due to other fires in national forests[3][4]. **Evacuation Warnings** There are no specific evacuation warnings mentioned for the Falls Dam Fire, but residents and visitors are urged to be cautious and check burn bans and fire restrictions[1][3]. **Road Closures** While there are road closures in the area due to wildfires, specific road closures directly related to the Falls Dam Fire are not detailed. However, closures such as Catheys Creek Road in the Pisgah National Forest and Avery Creek Road due to storm damages are noted in the broader area[3][5]. **For more information, visit:** - [USDA Forest Service Alerts and Warnings]: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/nfsnc/news-events/ - [National Forests in North Carolina on Facebook]: https://www.facebook.com/nfsnc - [USDA Forest Service Incident Updates]: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/nfsnc/alerts-notices
3. Current Impact
**Injuries and Fatalities** There are no reported fatalities or injuries directly attributed to the Falls Dam Fire[1][3][5]. **Structures Impacted** There is no detailed information on structures damaged or destroyed specifically by the Falls Dam Fire. However, wildfires in the broader area have threatened several structures, particularly in the towns of Tryon and Saluda[3][4]. **Power Outages** There is no specific information on power outages directly related to the Falls Dam Fire, but power lines have been affected in other nearby fires[3]. **Notable Impacts** The fire has impacted the local environment and air quality, with smoke affecting nearby communities and roadways, especially during morning and evening commutes[1][3].
4. Current Outlook
**Containment Projections** With the fire at 85% containment, efforts are ongoing to fully contain the fire. Forecasted precipitation and higher humidity levels are expected to moderate fire behavior later in the week, aiding in containment efforts[1][3]. **Weather and Wind Warnings** An elevated fire danger continues due to gusting winds and low humidity levels ahead of incoming storms. However, the weather is expected to improve with forecasted precipitation, which should help in moderating the fire's behavior[1][3].
5. Weather info
**Cause** The cause of the Falls Dam Fire is currently under investigation[1][3][5]. **Weather and Climate** The fire is being fueled by unseasonably warm weather and dry conditions. High winds and low humidity have contributed to the fire's spread. The region is experiencing a period of elevated fire risk due to these weather conditions, but forecasted precipitation is expected to help mitigate the fire's behavior[1][3][5].
Citations
['https://fires.cornea.is/fire/falls-dam/', 'https://www.nifc.gov/nicc-files/sitreprt.pdf', 'https://newbernnow.com/2025/03/crews-battle-several-wildfires-in-north-carolina.html', 'https://www.nifc.gov/fire-information/nfn', 'https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/nfsnc/alerts-notices/?aid=93549']