The North Carolina Forest Service reported Monday that the wildfire on Burkemont Mountain in Burke County has been contained. Multiple fire crews from Burke and surrounding counties, along with NC Forest Service crews worked to contain the fire that covered a 60 mile area. Salem Fire Rescue received the initial call at around 1:00 am on Friday the 5th. It’s reported that fireworks were being shot in the area on Thursday night the 4th, although the cause of the fire has yet to be determined.