New River Vol. Fire & Rescue

04/26/2026

04/08/2026

04/08/2026

🔥High Fire Danger🔥

Low humidity and strong winds are expected, creating high fire danger! The statewide burn ban remains in effect which means:

🍃 No burning yard debris
🏕️ No campfires
🎆 No fireworks

For more info on how you can be prepared for wildfire season, visit ReadyNC.Gov/Wildfire

03/23/2026

Fire danger is high, especially during the afternoon and evening hours. Fires can start almost immediately and easily from all causes. Fires can spread rapidly and intensify quickly. Spot fires can be a constant danger.

Outdoor burning is strongly discouraged.

🎯Check fire danger: https://climate.ncsu.edu/fire/.
🎯Check weather alerts for your area: weather.gov.
🎯Contact your local NCFS county ranger. https://bit.ly/3lpoWR0

Spread prevention, not wildfire.

03/10/2026

As spring arrives in Ashe County, the Ashe County Emergency Management and the Ashe County Fire Marshal’s Office want to remind residents that spring wildfire season is underway across North Carolina.

During late winter and early spring, dry vegetation, gusty winds, and lower humidity levels create conditions where fires can spread quickly. Even a small outdoor fire can escape control and threaten homes, property, and nearby forests.

Spring wildfire season typically lasts until vegetation begins to green up, but conditions can remain dangerous when dry weather persists.

If you see a wildfire or an outdoor fire that is getting out of control, call 911 immediately.

Working together, the residents of Ashe County can help prevent wildfires and protect our communities, firefighters, and natural resources.

01/29/2026

Winter Storm Watch issued from 1 PM Friday, January 30 to 1 PM Sunday, February 1 for mainly along and south of Route 460. Heavy snow with 4 to 8 inches possible. Gusty winds during Saturday night into Sunday may cause blowing and drifting snow, which could cause poor visibility.

01/28/2026

We will be monitoring any incoming storm and will continue to provide updates.