U.S. Forest Service firefighters are working to contain a 40-acre wildfire in the Linville Gorge Wilderness area of the Grandfather Ranger District in the Pisgah National Forest. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.
The wildfire, located in the west-central part of the Gorge, is threatening one campsite area.
More information about the wildfire will be provided as it becomes available.
Jeff
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