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News Breaking News Poplar Fire Expands to 100 Acres, 20% Contained

Poplar Fire Expands to 100 Acres, 20% Contained

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March 24, 2026 | Mitchell, NC

The Poplar Fire has grown to 100 acres and is currently 20% contained as suppression teams intensify their response. Efforts are ongoing with personnel from the U.S. Forest Service and North Carolina Forestry on the scene, bolstered by aviation support for firefighting operations.

Poplar Fire - 100 ac 20% containment. US & NC Forestry working. Aviation in use.Poplar Fire Expands to 100 Acres, 20% Contained

This update was reported on March 24 at 1:58 p.m.

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