Clay County Fire and Rescue

Clay County Fire and Rescue Serving with Pride, Courage, Honor and Integrity.

Calls for service May 24 - May 30: 30Medical Emergency: 27Motor Vehicle Collision: 1Utility Fire: 1Smoke Investigation: ...
06/01/2026

Calls for service May 24 - May 30: 30

Medical Emergency: 27
Motor Vehicle Collision: 1
Utility Fire: 1
Smoke Investigation: 1

Calls for service May 17 - May 23: 55Medical Emergency: 49Vehicle Fire: 1Motor Vehicle Collision: 2Fire Alarm: 3
05/26/2026

Calls for service May 17 - May 23: 55

Medical Emergency: 49
Vehicle Fire: 1
Motor Vehicle Collision: 2
Fire Alarm: 3

Calls for service May 10 - May 16: 39Medical Emergency: 31Outside/Brush Fire, Illegal Burning or Smoke investigation: 2M...
05/18/2026

Calls for service May 10 - May 16: 39

Medical Emergency: 31
Outside/Brush Fire, Illegal Burning or Smoke investigation: 2
Motor Vehicle Collision: 2
Fire Alarm: 1
Structure Fire: 1
Search and Rescue: 2

Clay County Fire & Rescue extends our heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and members of the Murphy Fire Depar...
05/14/2026

Clay County Fire & Rescue extends our heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and members of the Murphy Fire Department following the passing of retired Assistant Chief W.C. King.

Assistant Chief King dedicated 40 years of service to the Town of Murphy and its citizens, answering the call whenever his community needed him. Four decades of service is a remarkable legacy, and one that reflects true dedication to the fire service and to the people he protected.

His impact continues to be felt today through his family’s continued service to the Murphy Fire Department, carrying forward the values of commitment, sacrifice, and community that he helped build over the years.

We ask that you keep the King family, as well as the members of the Murphy Fire Department, in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Rest easy, Chief. Your service and legacy will not be forgotten.

05/11/2026

Update:
According to Murphy Police Chief Tim Lominac, Scott Allen Mello, the Murphy man reported missing earlier Monday, has safely made contact with law enforcement.

Chief Lominac said Mello walked into the Murphy Police Department on his own and spoke with officers. He is safe and has agreed to be transported to the hospital for a voluntary evaluation.

Chief Lominac also thanked the public for their assistance, along with the search teams, K9 units, Fire Department personnel, and other agencies who helped with the search.

Original:
Law enforcement and EMS are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing man last seen in Murphy.

According to a BOLO alert, 55 year old Scott Allen Mellow was last seen around 5:30 a.m. in the area of the Murphy Police Department.

Mellow is described as a white male with white hair and a white beard. He is approximately 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighs around 250 pounds.

Anyone with information on his whereabouts is encouraged to contact local law enforcement immediately.

05/11/2026

This morning Clay County Fire & Rescue was called to the Deep Gap area to search for a possible missing hiker after family members became concerned when they were unable to make contact.

Just before noon, firefighters located the hiker and determined there was no emergency. Their cell phone had died, preventing them from checking in with family as planned.

This incident serves as an important reminder to always have a plan before venturing into the woods or onto the trails. Let someone know where you are going, when you expect to return, and have a backup plan in case your phone loses service or battery life.

It also highlights the importance of contacting emergency services as soon as something seems wrong. While there was thankfully no emergency this time, we have had searches in the past where family members waited hours to call for help assuming their loved one had “just forgotten to check in,” only for the person to later be found injured on a trail and unable to call for assistance.

When in doubt, make the call. Early notification can make a major difference in how quickly help arrives.

Calls for service May 3 - May 9: 46Medical Emergency: 33Outside/Brush Fire, Illegal Burning or Smoke investigation: 3Mot...
05/11/2026

Calls for service May 3 - May 9: 46

Medical Emergency: 33
Outside/Brush Fire, Illegal Burning or Smoke investigation: 3
Motor Vehicle Collision: 1
Fire Alarm: 2
Weather Damage Assessment: 3
Structure Fire: 1
Gas Leak: 2
Water Rescue: 1

05/10/2026

At 2:40 p.m. Clay County Fire & Rescue was dispatched to a residential structure fire on Myers Chapel Road in the Hayesville Fire District.

Clay County Sheriff’s Office arrived first on scene, and a deputy was able to quickly use a fire extinguisher to knock down a fire in one of the bedrooms prior to the arrival of fire crews.

Upon arrival, firefighters made entry and were able to verify the fire was extinguished and had not extended into the walls or attic space.

The cause of the fire is believed to have been a lithium-ion battery that was charging in the room.

Lithium-ion batteries are found in many common household items including phones, power tools, laptops, e-bikes, and rechargeable batteries. When charging these devices:
• Always use the manufacturer’s approved charger
• Avoid charging devices on beds, couches, or other combustible surfaces
• Do not leave batteries charging unattended overnight
• Replace damaged or swollen batteries immediately
• If a battery becomes excessively hot, begins swelling, smoking, or making unusual noises, move away from it and call 911

We would like to thank the Clay County Sheriff's Office for their quick actions and assistance during this incident.

Tomorrow beginning around 5:30 a.m., the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) will conduct a controlled b...
05/07/2026

Tomorrow beginning around 5:30 a.m., the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) will conduct a controlled burn of debris cleared for the roadway expansion project along Business 64.

The large brush pile to be burned is located near the intersection of Business 64 and Courthouse Drive. Residents in the surrounding area may notice low-level smoke especially during the early morning hours.

Posts like this are a powerful reminder of how quickly fires can escalate beyond what most people imagine, and why at a ...
05/06/2026

Posts like this are a powerful reminder of how quickly fires can escalate beyond what most people imagine, and why at a certain point firefighters sometimes have to shift focus from “saving the building” to protecting everything around it.

In Clay County, by the fourth alarm we will have asked every department in Cherokee, Macon, Towns, and Union counties for help. At that point, anyone else we call is likely at least an hour away — and those departments are probably already providing coverage to Cherokee, Macon, Towns, and Union counties while still having to make sure their own communities remain protected as well.

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