Bee Rock Creek
ACRES BURNED
2085
STATE
North Carolina
ORIGIN COUNTY
McDowellcontainment
100%
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35.7995069547069, -82.1080036500738
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2025-04-15
TIMELINE
26 days
April 15
Detected
May 12
LAST UPDATED
Incident Data
CAUSE
Undetermined
BEHAVIOR
MinimalNearest CITY
MarionPRIMARY FUEL TYPE?
Hardwood LitterDescription
9 Miles Northwest of Marion, NC
Response
Lead Protecting AGENCY
DFR
TOTAL PERSONNEL
2
DISPATCH CENTER
North Carolina Interagency Coordination CenterPROPERTY OWNERSHIP
Other
(State)
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2025-04-24 08:00:33.7192192025-04-24 08:00:33.719219
**Start Date/Time/Location** The exact start date and time of the Bee Rock Creek Fire are not specified in the provided sources, but it is known to be burning in McDowell County, North Carolina, near the Armstrong State Fish Hatchery and between the Blue Ridge Parkway and Armstrong Creek Road. **Size and Containment** As of the latest update on April 23, 2025, the fire has burned 2,085 acres and is now 94% contained[2][4]. **Growth and Rate of Spread** The fire initially grew rapidly, increasing from 1,314 acres to 2,085 acres. However, containment efforts have been successful, particularly on the side closest to the Blue Ridge Parkway. Firefighters have used drones with infrared cameras to find little to no heat near firelines, indicating reduced fire activity[1][4][5]. **Containment Efforts** The response involves personnel from the USDA Forest Service, North Carolina Forest Service, National Park Service, McDowell County, and the Woodlawn Fire Department. Strategic firing operations were conducted to reduce unburned fuel and bring the fire to control features. Nearly all personnel assigned to the fire are demobilizing due to the increased containment[1][4][5].
Citations
['http://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/ncncf-2025-bee-rock-creek-fire-ncncf', 'https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/northcarolina/newsroom/releases/bee-rock-creek-fire-update-april-23-2025', 'http://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-publication/ncncf-2025-bee-rock-creek-fire-ncncf/bee-rock-creek-fire-update-for-42125-grandfather-ranger-district-mcdowell-county-04-21-2025', 'https://wlos.com/news/local/bee-rock-creek-fire-mcdowell-county-50-contained-rain-way-tuesday-armstrong-state-fish-hatchery-ems', 'https://wataugaonline.com/bee-rock-creek-fire-update-sunday-april-20-2025/']
