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Lightning caused the Fairbrother Creek and Cherry Ridge wildfires in Cherryville on July 17, 2026.

1 report, 1 independent Updated Jul 17
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Lightning caused the Fairbrother Creek and Cherry Ridge wildfires in Cherryville on July 17, 2026.

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  1. Wildfires are burning near Cherryville, and Taylor Wallace has been providing fire information regarding the situation.Sub-event
  2. Lightning ignited the Fairbrother Creek and Cherry Ridge wildfires in Cherryville.1 source

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The entities involved

  • Cherryville

    human settlement in Gaston County, North Carolina, United States of America

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