Archive · 18 Nov 2025
Brush Fire Spreads Rapidly in Avery County
A big brush fire started near Banner Elk and Beech Mountain in Avery County.
It's spreading quickly and many firefighters are trying to put it out.
They've asked for help from other nearby fire departments.
A large brush fire broke out near Banner Elk and Beech Mountain
Fire is uncontained and spreading rapidly through wooded areas
Multiple fire departments from Avery and Watauga counties are responding
All available fire departments requested for mutual aid
Medic unit dispatched for standby support
- Who
- Multiple fire departments from Avery and Watauga counties
- What
- Responding to a large brush fire
- When
- Monday afternoon
- Where
- 1600 block of Banner Elk Highway, near Banner Elk and Beech Mountain
- Why
- To contain and extinguish the fire
- Location
- 1600 block of Banner Elk Highway, near Banner Elk and Beech Mountain
- Status
- Uncontained, spreading rapidly
- Response
- Multiple fire departments and mutual aid requested
- Support
- Medic unit dispatched for standby