3910
ACRES BURNED
619
STATE
North Carolina
ORIGIN COUNTY
Polkcontainment
100%
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35.2250068276317, -82.2741703663468
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2025-03-01
TIMELINE
6 days
March 1
Detected
March 8
LAST UPDATED
Incident Data
CAUSE
Human
BEHAVIOR
MinimalNearest CITY
TryonPRIMARY FUEL TYPE?
Timber (Litter and Understory)Description
Approximately 1.5 miles west of Tryon off HWY 176.
Response
Lead Protecting AGENCY
DFR
TOTAL PERSONNEL
66
DISPATCH CENTER
North Carolina Interagency Coordination CenterPROPERTY OWNERSHIP
Private
(Private)
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35.2250068276317, -82.2741703663468
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**Start Date/Time/Location** The 3910 Fire, also known as the Melrose Fire, started on Saturday, March 1, 2025, in the area between Tryon and Saluda in Polk County, North Carolina. **Size and Containment** As of the latest updates, the fire has burned approximately 593 acres and is 63% contained[1][2][3]. **Growth and Rate of Spread** The fire spread rapidly on the day it started, and back-burning operations were conducted to control its spread. The fire was initially reported to be around 500 acres and was 30% contained as of Sunday evening, but containment efforts have since increased to 63%[1][2]. **Containment Efforts** The North Carolina Forest Service, along with Polk County Emergency Management and additional out-of-county crews, have been working to protect structures and control the blaze. Back-burning operations were conducted in several areas, including Bear Creek Rd., Hanging Rock Rd., Ocean View Ln., and on U.S. Highway 176 near Tau Rock Vineyard Ln.[1].
Citations
['https://www.tryondailybulletin.com/2025/03/03/tryon-forest-fire-30-contained-has-burned-over-500-acres/', 'https://www.wfmynews2.com/article/news/regional/wildfires-north-carolina-and-south-carolina-latest-updates/83-508f794e-15db-440f-81f9-1b6182043896', 'https://www.cbsnews.com/news/carolina-fires-map-where-wildfires-burn-2025/', 'https://www.nifc.gov/nicc-files/sitreprt.pdf', 'https://www.nifc.gov/fire-information/nfn']