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    Default Any word of shelters affected/damaged/destroyed by the fire?

    I know attention is directed toward the people and communities affected by the fire as it should be. Just didn't know if any info had yet trickled out yet about which trail sections involved etc.

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    Keeping fingers crossed.......

    ATC statement indicated they expected to have damage. But they did do backburns to attempt to save some, (I personally question using manpower to save shelters instead of working lines to contain the fire, its not someones home for petes sake).

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    With approximately 31 miles of trail burnt on the north side of the GA/NC border, it's hard to imagine there aren't some shelters damaged or destroyed in that stretch alone. In yesterday's email sent out by the ATC it stated they were waiting to be allowed back in to assess the damage, which was expected to be significant.

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    Quote Originally Posted by MuddyWaters View Post
    Keeping fingers crossed.......

    ATC statement indicated they expected to have damage. But they did do backburns to attempt to save some, (I personally question using manpower to save shelters instead of working lines to contain the fire, its not someones home for petes sake).
    It's home for the mice!

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