Glen Alpine Fire Department

05/27/2026

We are still getting told there is scammers about the 2026 Glen Alpine Fall Festival. For info for the festival please only contact the fire dept page. Also the only people that would reach out would be Justin Taylor, Brian Deaton or Adam Marlowe.

We have been made aware of some scammers, trying to scam people out of their money for the festival. Please note the only way to participate in this year’s fall festival is to deal with us directly either at Townhall or messaging the glen alpine fire dept page.

If you have been contacted by either of the two people you see in the screenshots please reach out and let us know.  Thanks!

05/19/2026

Glen Alpine Fire Department is pleased to announce that we have received another grant from the NC Office of state fire marshal.

05/06/2026

We are still looking for sponsors for our 2026 fall festival. If your business wants to be a sponsor reach out to us for more information.

We’re excited to announce the upcoming 2026 Glen Alpine Fall Festival happening on October 3rd, 2026 — and we’re looking for amazing local businesses and supporters to be part of it!

✨ Sponsorship Opportunities:
🥇 Gold Sponsor ($500+)
• Featured logo on promotional materials
• Banner recognition
• Booth space at the festival
• Social media shoutouts

🥈 Silver Sponsor ($250)
• Name & logo on sponsor banner
• Social media recognition
• DJ shoutout during the event

🥉 Bronze Sponsor ($100)
• Name on sponsor banner
• DJ recognition during the event

📅 Deadline to sponsor: September 1st, 2026

This is a great way to support our community while promoting your business!

📞 For more information, contact:
Justin Taylor – 828-432-6843
Brian Deaton – 828-715-8201

Let’s make this year’s festival the best one yet! 🎃🍁

05/03/2026

We have been made aware of some scammers, trying to scam people out of their money for the festival. Please note the only way to participate in this year’s fall festival is to deal with us directly either at Townhall or messaging the glen alpine fire dept page.

If you have been contacted by either of the two people you see in the screenshots please reach out and let us know.  Thanks!

04/22/2026

🚒 Glen Alpine Fire Department Response 🚒

On 4-21-26, Glen Alpine Fire Department responded with UTV 1 and Utility 1 to assist Morganton Public Safety with a woods fire. Crews worked together to contain the fire and ensure the safety of the surrounding area.

Agencies Involved:
• Morganton Public Safety
• Salem Fire Rescue
• Triple Community Fire Department
• Drexel Fire Department
• North Carolina Forest Service
• Burke County 911

We’re always proud to support our neighboring departments and partner agencies and serve our community whenever needed. 💪🔥

04/10/2026

We have units doing hydrant maintenance in town today. Please use caution in the area.

04/09/2026

April 8, 2026
Burke County Burn Ban
Local Burn Ban Status - In Effect
Statewide Burn Ban Status - In Effect

🚨A common misconception is that a Burn Ban is lifted when it rains. This is false. Rain, regardless of how much, does not automatically lift or cancel out a Burn Ban. Please check reliable sources before resuming open burning activities.

⚠️The Local Burn Ban that was issued for Burke County for all open burning on March 28, 2026, at 6:00 PM, remains in effect until further notice. The Burke County Local Burn Ban is concurrent with the NC Forest Service Statewide Burn Ban.

✅Please postpone any open burning until atmospheric conditions improve. Citations are being issued for Burn Ban violations.

✅Let’s all do our part to keep our communities safe from fire!

✅For Burke County Burn Ban updates, please sign up for Burke County’s Smart911 Alerts at:
https://www.smart911.com/smart911/ref/reg.action?pa=burkenc

✅ For North Carolina Forest Service Burning Ban updates, please sign up for NCFS Alerts at:
https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/NCFS/subscriber/new

03/30/2026

We’re excited to announce the upcoming 2026 Glen Alpine Fall Festival happening on October 3rd, 2026 — and we’re looking for amazing local businesses and supporters to be part of it!

✨ Sponsorship Opportunities:
🥇 Gold Sponsor ($500+)
• Featured logo on promotional materials
• Banner recognition
• Booth space at the festival
• Social media shoutouts

🥈 Silver Sponsor ($250)
• Name & logo on sponsor banner
• Social media recognition
• DJ shoutout during the event

🥉 Bronze Sponsor ($100)
• Name on sponsor banner
• DJ recognition during the event

📅 Deadline to sponsor: September 1st, 2026

This is a great way to support our community while promoting your business!

📞 For more information, contact:
Justin Taylor – 828-432-6843
Brian Deaton – 828-715-8201

Let’s make this year’s festival the best one yet! 🎃🍁

03/28/2026

🚫🔥 Statewide Burn Ban in Effect at 6pm Today!

⚠️Do not burn outdoors in North Carolina. Conditions statewide will allow for rapid fire growth and spread.

Due to increased wildfire risk, the N.C. Forest Service has issued a ban on all open burning and has canceled all burning permits statewide effective 6 p.m. Saturday, March 28 until further notice.

Under North Carolina law, the ban prohibits all open burning in the affected counties, regardless of whether a permit was previously issued. The issuance of any new permits has also been suspended until the ban is lifted. Anyone violating the burn ban faces a $100 fine plus $183 court costs. Any person responsible for setting a fire may be liable for any expenses related to extinguishing the fire.

The burn ban does not apply to fires started within 100 feet of an occupied dwelling. The local fire marshal has authority to issue a burn ban within those 100 feet.

Read news release: https://www.ncagr.gov/news/press-releases/2026/03/28/statewide-burn-ban-issued-north-carolina-due-hazardous-forest-fire-conditions

02/07/2026

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