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644-acre McDowell County wildfire now mostly controlled, some hot spots remain
The North Fork fire, a wildfire north of Marion near U.S. Highway 221, is largely under control at 644 acres. The North Fork ...
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Officials provide latest update as wildfire survives Friday night rain
Crews will remain on scene throughout the night to ensure containment efforts continue. At this time, there are no active ...
Vote looms on controversial Durham developments. What we know about them
The smallest and least controversial case is in east Durham, where a developer has asked the city to annex 18 acres for a ...
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 ...
Wildfire near Old Fort prompts evacuations; two other fires reported in McDowell County
An outside fire has been reported on Bat Cave Road in Old Fort after a tree fell on a power line, local authorities said.
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 ...
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 ...
North Fork Fire burns 60 acres with 0% containment in McDowell County
The North Fork Fire in McDowell County has spread to an estimated 60 acres and remains 0% contained, according to McDowell County Emergency Services.
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 ...
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.
Hendersonville council examines future flood impact on city development post-Helene
One of the big questions for Hendersonville City Council after Helene is how floods could affect future development.
Wildfire spurs evacuations in Helene-ravaged North Carolina
Despite the monumental deluge Helene dumped on the region in late September and the catastrophic flooding, officials have warned about elevated wildfire risks.