A civil authority has issued A LOCAL AREA EMERGENCY for the following counties/areas: Rowan, NC; at 1:06 PM on OCT 02, 2026 Effective until 2:06 PM. Message from IPAWSWEA.

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Emergency personnel are working to contain a large outdoor fire near 1625 Redmon Rd. The N.C. Forest Service is assisting, and helicopter water drops may be used. There is currently no threat to the public and no protective action is needed. Residents may notice smoke and increased emergency activity. Updates will be provided if conditions change.

Large outdoor fire near 1625 Redmon Rd. No public threat. Crews & Forestry are on scene.