'Out-of-control' wildfire forces evacuations in McDowell County
One fire remains after three wildfires began earlier this week in McDowell County. McDowell County Emergency Management Division said the fires burned through the following areas:Sign up for our NewslettersNorth Fork (American Thread Road area)Watson PlaceCrooked Creek (Bat Cave Road area) The North Fork Fire is the only one that remains as of Saturday.
Officials: McDowell Co. wildfire 65% contained
Approximately 100 personnel from the U.S. Forest Service, North Carolina Forest Service, McDowell County Emergency Management, and Woodlawn Fire Department are on the ground assisting with the North Fork Fire today. No structures are at risk at this time.
Crooked Creek Fire contained, 2 others burning in McDowell County
The McDowell County Emergency Management said crews were battling three wildfires in McDowell County that were first reported on Wednesday. Officials said the Crooked Creek Fire is located in Old Fort and the Watson Place and North Fork Fires are located in Marion.
Old Fort wildfire now burns 220 acres; new North Creek fire breaks out in McDowell County
The evacuation orders given by the McDowell County Office of Emergency Management were lifted Jan. 30 after an 'out of control' wildfire burned 220 acres.
Wildfire near Old Fort prompts evacuations; two other fires reported in McDowell County
An outside fire has been reported on Bat Cave Road in Old Fort after a tree fell on a power line, local authorities said.
As one fire is contained, another one grows in McDowell County
As one fire is contained, another one grows in McDowell County
McDowell County wildfires still burning as firefighters battle flames
Wildfires continue to burn in McDowell County. The Crooked Creek fire has burned 220 acres and the North Folk fire has burned 60 acres.
North Fork Fire burns 350 acres, crews reach 40% containment
The North Fork Fire burning north of Marion is now 40% contained and has scorched 350 acres, according to an update from the ...
2nd wildfire breaks out in Helene-ravaged North Carolina county as "significant progress" made in Crooked Creek Fire, officials say
Two fires are now burning in western North Carolina's McDowell County, just four months after it was hard-hit by Hurricane ...
NC mountain wildfire of unknown cause rages on, closing roads, popular trail
Rain wasn’t enough to extinguish the fire, and flames continued “in areas of extreme hurricane damage,” U.S. Forest Service ...
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North Fork wildfire now 60% contained in western North Carolina
NEBO, N.C. (WTVD) -- Thanks to rain the North Fork Fire in western North Carolina is now 60% contained at over 600 acres.
North Carolina Wildfire: Map Shows Active Incidents in Area
The wildfire, named the Crooked Creek Fire, ignited near the town of Old Fort, which was impacted by Hurricane Helene last ...
Firefighters contain 100% of wildfire that prompted evacuations east of Asheville
Fire crews were able to contain the rest of the remaining 220-acre wildfire in the Crooked Creek community in McDowell County ...
Wildfire in McDowell County a warning about dangers of drought conditions statewide
The N.C. Forest Service is warning North Carolinians to be prepared for wildfires and take the necessary steps to help ...
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Officials provide latest update as wildfire survives Friday night rain
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