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Crews conquer fire in Linville

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Wednesday, May 08, 2019
Asheville Interagency Hotshot Crew. Nick Massey photo Asheville Interagency Hotshot Crew. Nick Massey photo

The Brushy Ridge Trail near Linville Gorge reopened last week following successful containment of a 3-acre fire there April 30. 

The fire was reported April 28 in a remote area on the northeast side of the Linville Gorge Wilderness Area, with 52 firefighters working to contain it. The trail remained closed for three days afterward but reopened May 3. 

The blaze was caused by an abandoned campfire. As summer camping season begins, the U.S. Forest Service reminds visitors to ensure all flames are extinguished with water and soil, and coals are out cold before leaving a campsite. 

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