Fire Alert/Temporary Road Closure

There is currently a fire near Memorial Highway, close to Snug Harbor Circle, after a tree fell onto a power line.

Memorial Highway will be closed until the fire is under control out of an abundance of caution.

The Lake Lure Fire Department, along with surrounding Fire Departments are on scene providing mutual aid. Duke Energy crews are also assisting.

Please avoid the area and stay tuned for further updates as additional information becomes available. We pray for everyone's safety.

Update 3/28/26 at 12:45 PM

An Update from Lake Lure Fire and Rescue: Memorial Highway will be closed for about another hour or so. Firefighters and Duke Energy crews are working hard to reopen the road.

Fire crews have built containment lines around parts of the fire to help stop the fire from spreading. Bulldozers are also working to strengthen these lines. Conditions are still challenging, with very low humidity (17%), which can make the fire burn more easily.

A Burn Ban is in place inside Town of Lake Lure under the authority of Lake Lure Emergency Services.

Please stay tuned for updates.

Update 3/28/26 at 3:45 PM

Memorial Highway remains closed.  Crews are working hard to be able to reopen the road but at this time, the road remains closed.

Please stay tuned for updates. We will share any new information as soon as it becomes available.

Please share this information with others who may not see this update.

Published 3/28/26 at 11:45 AM

Updated 3/28/26 at 12:45 PM

Updated 3/28/26 at 3:45 PM