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.

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Update 3/28/26 at 5:15 PM

Encouraging News: Our Lake Lure Emergency Services Director reports that the fire is now contained and no homes have been impacted at this time.

• Crews continue to closely monitor the area to ensure any remaining hot spots stay within the already burned perimeter.
• Duke Energy and other contractors are on scene, working alongside firefighters to clear the roadway as quickly and safely as possible.
• Lake Lure Fire and Rescue members are also actively assisting residents on both sides of the roadblock as needed, as Memorial Highway remains closed at this time.
• Thank you for your continued patience and cooperation as crews work to keep everyone in the community safe.

Please share this information with others who may not see this post.  Updates will be provided as soon as there is any additional information.

Published 3/28/26 at 11:45 AM

Updated 3/28/26 at 12:45 PM

Updated 3/28/26 at 3:45 PM

Updated 3/28/26 at 5:15 PM