WATAUGA COUNTY, N.C. — The Horton fire is 100% contained at 1,450 acres. Despite the complexity of the Horton Fire, there were no injuries sustained by emergency responders throughout the duration of this incident. As crews travel home today, fire managers continue to emphasize safety. “We want all our responders to make it safely home to their families,” said Incident Commander Rodney Weeks.
The North Idaho Type 3 Incident Management Team will transfer command of the fire back to local management tomorrow. Local firefighters will continue to monitor the fire until it reaches full controlled status. Smoke from deep pockets of heat within containment lines may be visible for several day but is not expected to pose a threat.
The North Idaho Type 3 Incident Management Team received remarkable cooperation from the community and from local, state, and federal agencies. The support was a major factor in helping firefighters contain the Horton Fire
The Watauga County burn ban is still in effect. The ban that has been in effect since November 7 prohibits outdoor open flames and cancels any burning permits.
