A burn ban is in effect for Buncombe County as of Monday, Nov. 17, amid "very high" fire danger for most of the state.

The causes for both fires are currently unknown, but fall fire season typically comes with the loss of moisture in the air.

For county-issued burn bans, a local ordinance says in part, “...Atmospheric conditions that may warrant a burning ban include but are not limited to extended periods of low humidity, high winds, ...