ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Rain over the Black Cove Fire area Monday helped crews take advantage of reduced fire activity and wet conditions to strengthen containment lines. The damp weather is expected to continue aiding firefighting efforts.

With increased containment, crews are also prioritizing suppression repair efforts to prevent accelerated erosion caused by heavy rainfall, the North Carolina Forest Service said.

Fire updates at a glance

Black Cove Complex in Polk and Henderson counties

  • Black Cove Complex total size: 7,670 acres
  • Black Cove: 3,501 acres, 93% contained
  • Deep Woods: 3,969 acres, 60% contained
  • Fish Hook: 199 acres, 100% contained
  • Resources: 45 engines and 371 total personnel

Rattlesnake Branch Fire in Haywood County

The Rattlesnake Branch Fire is on private land and the Shining Rock Wilderness Area on Pisgah National Forest around the community of Cruso, about 11 miles southeast of Waynesville.

  • Size: 1,865 acres
  • Containment: 21 percent
  • Resources: More than 100 personnel

Alarka Five Fire in Swain County

The Alarka Five Fire is burning in the Alarka community near Bryson City.

  • Size: 1,515 acres
  • Containment: 62%
  • Resources: 89 personnel

Table Rock Complex in Upstate South Carolina/Transylvania

Table Rock Fire

Size: 13,191 acres in South Carolina, 606 acres in North Carolina
Containment: 30%

Persimmon Ridge Fire

  • Size: 2,078 acres
  • Containment: 64%