Wildfire near Old Fort prompts evacuations; second fire reported north of Marion
An outside fire has been reported on Bat Cave Road in Old Fort after a tree fell on a power line, local authorities said.
‘Leave immediately’: Evacuations ordered for ‘out of control’ wildfire in western North Carolina
An "out of control" wildfire burning in western North Carolina is forcing residents to evacuate from their homes on Wednesday ...
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Live updates: McDowell County wildfire near U.S. 221 is 60 acres, not contained
Residents living in the 3000-4500 block of Bat Cave Road and on Pine Cove Road, Julia Drive, Roy Moore Road, Cozy Cove Drive, ...
'Out of control' wildfire burns 150 acres, causes evacuation order in Old Fort
The McDowell County Office of Emergency Management issued an evacuation order for residents between between 3000-4500 Bat ...
Fire crews battle ‘out of control’ wildfire east of Asheville, people are told to evacuate
The fire started after a tree fell on a power line on Bat Cave Road in Old Fort, in McDowell County, on Wednesday.
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 ...
Crooked Creek Fire at 55% containment; all evacuations lifted
An evacuation order for a wildfire burning in McDowell County will be lifted after crews made progress battling the fire.
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Evacuation Orders Lifted in McDowell County, NC as Crooked Creek Fire 55% Contained
Evacuation orders in McDowell County, NC, were lifted after the Crooked Creek Fire was 55% contained; it had prompted several ...
McDowell County wildfire grows to 250 acres, evacuation orders remain
McDowell County Emergency Management said that the wildfire in Old Fort is currently 15% contained, but evacuation orders remain in place. The wildfire, burning in the Crooked Creek community, is ...
Officials: Crews responding to large fire after tree falls on power line in McDowell Co.
OLD FORT, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - The McDowell County Emergency Management said crews are responding to a large fire in Old ...