The record
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| Event typeevent_type | Wildfire |
|---|---|
| NOAA NCEI event IDncei_event_id | 998,347 |
| Episode IDepisode_id | 165,222 |
| Begin UTCbegin_utc | 2021-12-01T05:00:00+00:00 |
| End UTCend_utc | 2021-12-03T17:00:00+00:00 |
| Statestate | NORTH CAROLINA |
| County/zone typecz_type | Z |
| County/zone namecz_name | STOKES |
| Deaths directdeaths_direct | 0 |
| Deaths indirectdeaths_indirect | 0 |
| Injuries directinjuries_direct | 0 |
| Injuries indirectinjuries_indirect | 0 |
| Damage propertydamage_property | 364.00K |
| Damage cropsdamage_crops | 0.00K |
| Weather forecast office sourcewfo_source | Newspaper |
| Episode narrativeepisode_narrative | Abnormally low precipitation totals during December 2021, combined with unusually warm average temperatures (6F-8F degree above normal) through the month across the Piedmont and foothills of northern North Carolina, allowed Severe Drought conditions (D2 per the U.S. Drought Monitor classifications for drought severity) to persist since its onset in late November. While not as dry as November, less than half of the normal monthly precipitation for December fell across this region, cementing the dryness that was already in place during much of autumn. Streamflows and soil moisture continued to range from below-normal to well below-normal for early winter. Agricultural concerns were minimal due to winter dormancy, however slow/poor growth of cover crops, which are meant to reduce soil erosion, were noted, as well as to winter wheat. Conversely, some farmers welcomed the dryness as it allowed them to work in their fields without contending with mud. Concerns for increased wildfire activity were present, burn bans already in place at the start of the month for the entire state of North Carolina. |
| Event narrativeevent_narrative | As of December 4th, 2021, the cost of containing the Grindstone Fire on Pilot Mountain has increased to at least $364,000 dollars and has burned an estimated 1050 acres of state park land. The fire is now 100% contained. The fire was caused by a campfire that escaped containment during unusually dry conditions and high winds favorable for allowing the fire to quickly spread. |
| Yearyear | 2,021 |
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