Wildfire, North Carolina

Evacuations Are Ordered as Wildfire Breaks Out in Western North Carolina
The wildfire strikes an inland region of North Carolina that is still recovering from the damage wrought by Hurricane Helene in September.
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 September.
Evacuation order issued in mountain community due to ‘out of control’ wildfire
An “out of control” wildfire has prompted an evacuation order for residents in the Crooked Creek community near Bat Cave Road south of Old Fort.
Crews battling 3 wildfires in McDowell County
The McDowell County Emergency Management is calling for residents to evacuate due to an “out of control” wildfire in Old Fort on Wednesday. Officials said wildfire is located in the Crooked Creek community in the area of Bat Cave Road and was caused by a tree falling on a power line.
Wildfire in McDowell County leads to evacuations in parts of McDowell County
McDowell County Emergency Management was urging residents Wednesday to evacuate do to a wildfire in Old Fort. Officials said that the wildfire is burning in the Crooked Creek community in McDowell County and remains at 0% containment.
Crews battling wildfires in McDowell County, North Carolina
Two wildfires are burning in different areas of McDowell County today. One fire, near Old Fort, is 80 acres, FOX News Multimedia Reporter Chelsea Torres has the latest information on the fires.
'Out of control' wildfire burning in McDowell County
An "out of control" wildfire burning near Old Fort is forcing evacuations, according to the McDowell County Emergency Management Administration. The 50-acre fire has 0% containment, according to the North Carolina Forest Service.
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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 ...
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