Fire crews battle ‘out of control’ wildfire east of Asheville, people are told to evacuate
The 150-acre fire started after a tree fell on a power line on Bat Cave Road in Old Fort, an area already recovering from ...
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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Crooked Creek evacuation order lifted; outbuildings destroyed
Evacuation orders in McDowell County were lifted at 8 a.m. Thursday after crews made progress battling a wildfire overnight. In a 6:55 a.m. update on Thursday, Jan. 30, McDowell County Emergency ...
Old Fort wildfire burns 250 acres, now 55% contained. Evacuation orders lifted
The evacuation orders given by the McDowell County Office of Emergency Management were lifted Jan. 30 after an 'out of control' wildfire burned 250 acres.
North Carolina Forest Service warns of increased wildfire risk
As all of Southeast North Carolina faces a drought – with some communities in a severe drought – the North Carolina Forest ...
Wildfire threats rising and warmer in North Carolina today, gusty wind
High temperatures warmed quickly in response to the dry and downsloping wind in the Foothills and the Piedmont Triad. Gusty ...