Residents asked to evacuate part of McDowell Co. due to ‘out of control’ wildfire
OLD FORT, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - The McDowell County Emergency Management said crews are responding to a large fire in Old ...
North Fork Fire grows to 350 acres as firefighters perform burnout operations; 40% contained
The North Fork Fire in McDowell County is now at 350 acres, the U.S. Forest Service announced in an early afternoon news ...
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Western NC wildfire fully contained after prompting evacuations in Old Fort area
The Crooked Creek fire in McDowell County is now 100% contained. The fire has burned about 220 acres in total since breaking ...
Wildfires break out in North Carolina town ravaged by Hurricane Helene
The fire is happening while Western North Carolina is under an increased fire danger warning due to gusty winds, making it ...
Buildings destroyed by Crooked Creek Fire; Evacuation order to be lifted
An evacuation order for a wildfire burning in McDowell County will be lifted after crews made progress battling the fire.