ASHEVILLE, N.C. - A fast moving brush fire on Sunday afternoon led to the evacuation of several homes in an Asheville neighborhood. The fire, estimated to be one acre in size, threatened four homes in the area of Westmore Drive.

Upon receiving the emergency call, the Asheville Fire Department immediately dispatched crews to the scene, joined by other emergency personnel. Although the exact number of homes evacuated has not been disclosed, officials acted swiftly to ensure the safety of residents.

The Asheville Fire Department provided an update on X (formerly known as Twitter) at just after 2 p.m., announcing that the fire had been successfully contained. Fortunately, no injuries have been reported thus far.

In response to the incident, the city of Asheville issued an alert warning residents about the ongoing public safety presence and potential utility disruptions in the area due to the impact of the fire.

The occurrence of multiple brush fires across Western North Carolina has prompted burn bans as the region faces dangerously dry weather conditions. As of Sunday afternoon, two significant wildfires continued to burn in the region. The Collett Ridge Fire, located in a remote area of Cherokee County on national forest land, and the Poplar Drive Fire, which has been ravaging the Edneyville community of Henderson County.

Authorities are urging residents to exercise caution and adhere to burn bans in order to prevent the further spread of wildfires and protect lives and property.

The Asheville Fire Department and other emergency personnel are continuing to monitor the situation and remain vigilant in their efforts to protect the community.