Staton House Fire and Rescue Department, Inc.

Increased Risk of Wildfire Due to Elevated Fire Danger -- Thursday, June 18, 2026

The National Weather Service has issued fire danger statements for central and eastern North Carolina. What does increased fire danger mean for you today?

🎯 Fires can start from the smallest spark.
🎯 Dry conditions and wind increase fire spread.
🎯 Everyday activities carry more risk right now.

Avoid burning, and be cautious with anything that could cause a spark. Properly dispose of smoking materials such as ci******es. Be extremely careful with machinery and farm equipment when working outdoors.

Contact your N.C. Forest Service county ranger's office for guidance.
ncforestservice.gov/contacts

Spread prevention, not wildfire.

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🪇 Shake Shake Shake? ❓ Did you feel that? We have had a few small earthquakes in North Carolina over the last few days. No damages, but a good opportunity to remember earthquake safety tips!

📌 6/13: 1.7 magnitude, located 5.3 miles outside of Hazelwood, NC. (Haywood Co)
📌 6/12: 2.1 magnitude, located 5.1 miles southwest of Canton, NC (Haywood Co)
📌 6/12: 1.6 magnitude, located 7.1 miles southeast of Waynesville, NC (Haywood Co)
📌 6/8: 1.7 magnitude, located near Weaverville, NC (Buncombe Co)

✔️ If an earthquake happens, protect yourself right away.
✔️ If you are inside, stay and do not run outside; avoid doorways.
✔️ If you are in bed, turn face down and cover your head and neck with a pillow.
✔️ If you are in a car, pull over and stop. Set your parking brake.
✔️ If you're outside, stay there.

Training night at Staton House Fire and Rescue Department

Tonight's training focused on live fire and smoke behavior in the burn tank. Smoke tells a story. Learning how to read it helps firefighters understand fire conditions and make safer decisions on the fireground.

Training never stops.