BURKE COUNTY, N.C. — Nine fire departments responded to fires north of Morganton Saturday evening.
Around 6:45 p.m., the Burke County Emergency Communications Center received a call reporting multiple structure fires near Sundance Lane in the Chesterfield Community.
Upon arrival, crews confirmed multiple structure fires and several fires in wooded areas nearby.
Additional fire department resources from Burke County and Caldwell County were requested to help with fire suppression efforts.
The North Carolina Forest Service also assisted with operations.
County officials said the incident was still active Saturday night.
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