The Collett Ridge Fire was subdued by rainy weather, giving firefighters a chance t build up defenses before drier, warmer weather arrives Monday and Tuesday ahead of more predicted rain starting W
Firefighters enter third week of battling hot blaze in county Editor’s note: Monitor cherokeescout.com for updates on the Collett Ridge Fire as information becomes available. Access is free and does not require a subscription.
For the first time since 2016, Western North Carolina is in the midst of a severe drought coupled with an active fall wildfire season . Research shows.