Sheets Gap Fire
ACRES BURNED
167
STATE
North Carolina
ORIGIN COUNTY
Wilkescontainment
100%
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36.3408403992366, -81.2880590377956
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2024-12-09
TIMELINE
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December 9
Detected
December 9
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Incident Data
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CAUSE
Human
BEHAVIOR
ModerateNearest CITY
North WilkesboroPRIMARY FUEL TYPE?
Hardwood LitterDescription
3.25 miles west of the community of McGrady, NC
Response
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Lead Protecting AGENCY
DFR
TOTAL PERSONNEL
100
PROPERTY OWNERSHIP
Private
(Private)
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36.3408403992366, -81.2880590377956

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