Public Safety Log for Monday, January 31, 2022
Here are the public safety incidents and weather that pose a potential hazard to traffic flow and public safety in Macon County for this date. Ind=cidents are listed in chronological order from oldest to newest.
**note** Macon Media usually posts this information on Facebook, Twitter, and Mewe. A recent Facebook restriction has caused Macon Media to reconsider relying so much on that platform due to it potentially becoming unavailable during an emergency, so emergency information will be posted on these daily logs first, then to the other social media platforms afterward.
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8:15am: There is a report of an accident on US-74 (road blocked) near Crawford Cemetery Road in Jackson County. Balsam VFD is responding.
9:34am There's a report of an accident on us 74 westbound near Exit 85. EMS, rescue, and Sylva vfd are responding. Please use caution because ice has been reported on the roads in this area.
9:49am Command reports another accident has occurred at this location due to the ice.
1:18pm NC Forest Service and Sylva VFD are responding to a report of a brush fire out of control near the intersection of Skyland Drive and Mills Branch Road. Structure threatened.
1:40pm NC Forest Service reports the fire is under control and mop up underway. Fire size 1/10th of an acre with growth potential of 10 to 50 acres.
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Published at 6:48am on Monday, January 31, 2021
Author: Bobby Coggins
DAY SPONSOR
Tree Young Service is sponsoring Macon Media for today.
They provide complete tree care, are licensed and insured. Specializing in low ground impact. Danger tree removal. Crane Service, Pruning, Views, 24 hr emergency service. Call 828-421-0967 or visit http://youngtreeservice.com/ for more information.
8:15am: There is a report of an accident on US-74 (road blocked) near Crawford Cemetery Road in Jackson County. Balsam VFD is responding.
9:34am There's a report of an accident on us 74 westbound near Exit 85. EMS, rescue, and Sylva vfd are responding. Please use caution because ice has been reported on the roads in this area.
9:49am Command reports another accident has occurred at this location due to the ice.
1:18pm NC Forest Service and Sylva VFD are responding to a report of a brush fire out of control near the intersection of Skyland Drive and Mills Branch Road. Structure threatened.
1:40pm NC Forest Service reports the fire is under control and mop up underway. Fire size 1/10th of an acre with growth potential of 10 to 50 acres.
Support Macon Media
If you receive value from what Macon Media provides to the community, please consider becoming a supporter and contribute at least a dollar a month. Those who support Macon Media with at least a dollar a month receive early access to video of some events and meetings before they are made public on the website. Videos and news involving public safety are not subject to early access.
Or, if you prefer Pay Pal, try PayPal.me/MaconMedia
Published at 6:48am on Monday, January 31, 2021
Author: Bobby Coggins
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