InciWeb
Wildfire
Prescribed Fire
Burned Area
Response
Other
Highlights November 22, 2023: The Collett Ridge Fire received 1.25 inches of rain resulting in minimal fire activity, no additional growth, and wetting of light fuels such as leaf litter, which was the primary fuel source for the fire. There may continue to be smoke within the interior of the fire perimeter, due to heavier fuels such as logs or stumps that may continue to smolder. No additional fire growth is expected. This will be the final update.
| Current as of | Wed, 11/29/2023 - 11:39 |
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| Incident Type | Wildfire |
| Cause | Lightning/Natural |
| Date of Origin | |
| Location | Collett Ridge approximately 3 miles southeast of Andrews, NC |
| Coordinates |
35° 9' 37'' Latitude
-83° 46' 40
'' Longitude
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| Size | 5,505 Acres |
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| Percent of Perimeter Contained | 100% |
| Estimated Containment Date | 11/22/2023 |
| Fuels Involved | Hardwood Litter Fuels in the fire area primarily include low to very high load broadleaf timber litter. Leaf fall is nearly complete, although some of the oaks are holding leaves. Kudzu was mostly freeze killed a couple weeks ago and is found on lower slopes and disturbed areas. Some pockets and stringers of pitch pine are present on ridges with branch wood concentrations and needle draped shrubs. |