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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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'Out-of-control' wildfire forces evacuations in McDowell County
One fire remains after three wildfires began last week in McDowell County. McDowell County Emergency Management Division said the fires burned through the following areas:Sign up for our ...
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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 ...
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Private landowners in western North Carolina fight wildfire with prescribed fire
Helene reshaped much of western North Carolina’s landscape, rerouting rivers and felling large swaths of forests. Aerial ...
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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 ...
North Fork Fire in McDowell County grows to 200 acres; Crooked Creek Fire 100% contained
As of 6:30 p.m. Jan. 30, firefighters were continuing burnout operations in McDowell County on the North Fork Fire, which has grown to 200 acres and is 20% contained.
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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A community was hit hard by Hurricane Helene. They are now dealing with raging wildfires.
North Carolina's McDowell County, still recovering from the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene, is facing yet another natural disaster in the form of wildfires. Old Fort, a town of roughly 800 ...
Crooked Creek Fire in McDowell County now 100% contained
Officials have confirmed that the Crooked Creek Fire, which burned 220 acres, is now 100% contained, according to McDowell ...
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 ...