I-26 Asheville RV fire
On May 18, 2026, a motorhome fire on eastbound I-26 in Asheville, North Carolina, shut down all lanes near mile marker 32, close to Brevard Road, according to the state Department of Transportation. Asheville Fire Department extinguished the blaze; all occupants evacuated without injuries. The interstate was closed about two kilometers before exit 33 and reopened around 3 p.m.
Sugar Grove camper fire
On May 17, a camper was destroyed by fire in Watauga County, North Carolina. The call came in at 4 p.m.; upon arrival, the camper was fully engulfed. Flames spread to nearby woods but were contained. The cause was ruled accidental, and one person with minor injuries was taken to a medical center.