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Heard on: Henderson County Fire and EMS · 1/16/2026 11:51 AM
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Station 17, District 1, Forest Service brush fire, Long Street.
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Station 17, District One, Forest Service brush fire, near Long Street.
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Brush fire reported near Ashmore Avenue

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As discussed during the dispatch call, a possible brush fire was reported by the Forest Service near Long Street off Ashmore Avenue in District One, close to Central Creek. Emergency crews responded to the area where bushes appeared to be on fire close to a residence.

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Ashmore Ave, Balfour, NC 28791
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