Longtime Crooked Creek Fire Dept. chief dies in off-duty accident: 'Lost a true brother'
A longtime chief with the Crooked Creek and Fairview fire departments died in an off-duty accident Feb. 17, leaving many to mourn, officials announced ...
Crews battle wildfire near NC 9 in Buncombe County; burn ban due to 'extreme' danger
Multiple crews are battling a 15-acre wildfire in the Broad River community while Buncombe County remains under a burn ban ...
Crews battle Broad River wildfire along Highway 9
FEB. 28, 2025 - U.S. Forest Service crews battle Broad River wildfire along Highway 9. (WLOS) At this time, homes are ...
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Longtime Crooked Creek Fire Dept. chief dies in off-duty accident: 'Lost a true brother'
Despite not being scheduled to work Monday evening, Deputy Officer Brian Piercy with the Crooked Creek Fire Department was covering an open shift when the call came in at 5:17 p.m. on Feb. 17.
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Crews battle wildfire near NC 9 in Buncombe County; burn ban due to 'extreme' danger
No injuries have been reported. The fire is burning south of Black Mountain between Crooked Creek Road and Lavendar Ridge Road in an area that is one lane, the fire department said on social media.