The Shining Rock Designated Wilderness Area and a section of the Blue Ridge Parkway remained closed on Friday as wildfires ...

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The fire was first reported on March 20, caused by a downed power line. North Carolina remains under a statewide burn ban.

This story will be updated throughout the day as new information about Western North Carolina wildfires becomes available.

The Shining Rock Wilderness Area is closed on Friday, March 28. The Blue Ridge Parkway is closed from mile marker 411.9-423 due to potential wildfire hazards, Helene damage. The Shining Rock ...