THERE. WE’LL HAVE DETAILS ON THAT NEXT MITCHELL. THANK YOU. BREAKING NEWS. NOW, THE STATE FOREST SERVICE SAYS THAT MASSIVE WILDFIRE ON TOP OF SAURATOWN MOUNTAIN LAST FALL WAS ACTUALLY THE RESULT OF AN ESCAPE CAMP FIRE. THAT SAME WILDFIRE TOOK AT LEAST 100 FIREFIGHTERS TO BATTLE. AND WE KNOW THAT HOMES AND NEARBY CAMPGROUNDS WERE ALSO EVACUATED. AND THAT DID PROMPT EVACUATIONS, BURNING MORE THAN 800 ACRES. THERE WAS A LOT OF DAMAGE HERE
Wildfire on Sauratown Mountain in Stokes County burned more than 800 acres. Here's what caused it
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Updated: 6:19 PM EDT Apr 26, 2024
North Carolina officials have determined the cause of a Triad wildfire that occurred in the fall of 2023 and burned more than 800 acres.On the night of Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, a wildfire broke out on Sauratown Mountain, which is located in both Stokes and Surry counties. Top StoriesShot fired during fight in downtown Winston-SalemMan sentenced to more than 2 decades in prison for 2017 Winston-Salem murderFamily of Byerly road shooting victim grieves as suspect claims mistaken identity in courtGet the latest news stories of interest by clicking hereBy Monday, Nov. 20, the wildfire had burned 300 to 350 acres, and several evacuations had been issued.Fire crews from all over the country, including Utah, Washington and Oregon, came to help contain the flames.Watch: NOWCAST streaming newscastsRain came on Nov. 20, which helped the fire, and eventual containment was reached days after.On Friday, officials with the North Carolina Forest Service confirmed that the wildfire was caused by an escaped campfire.No injuries or loss of structure were reported.Keep up with the latest news and weather by downloading the WXII app here.NAVIGATE: Home | Weather | Watch NOWCAST TV | Local News | National | News We Love |PREVIOUS SAURATOWN MOUNTAIN WILDFIRE COVERAGE
North Carolina officials have determined the cause of a Triad wildfire that occurred in the fall of 2023 and burned more than 800 acres.
On the night of Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, a wildfire broke out on Sauratown Mountain, which is located in both Stokes and Surry counties.
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By Monday, Nov. 20, the wildfire had burned 300 to 350 acres, and several evacuations had been issued.
Fire crews from all over the country, including Utah, Washington and Oregon, came to help contain the flames.
Watch: NOWCAST streaming newscasts
Rain came on Nov. 20, which helped the fire, and eventual containment was reached days after.
On Friday, officials with the North Carolina Forest Service confirmed that the wildfire was caused by an escaped campfire.
No injuries or loss of structure were reported.
Keep up with the latest news and weather by downloading the WXII app here.
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