VALDESE, N.C. — A large fire broke out Saturday afternoon in Burke County, prompting an emergency response from multiple fire departments amid a statewide burn ban.
The fire was reported near the intersection of Old Amherst Road and Iron Lane. Officials have closed Old Amherst Road from Burke Smokey Creek Road to all traffic except emergency personnel.
“Please use caution and watch for emergency responders in the area,” urged Burke County emergency officials in an alert issued to residents. “No evacuation notice for this area has been issued at this time.”…