Emergency crews are working to contain a wildfire in Western North Carolina on Wednesday night. McDowell County Emergency Management ... added to the evacuation zone. While multiple outbuildings ...

The fire is happening while Western North Carolina is under an increased fire danger warning due to gusty winds, making it more difficult to contain.

According to the North Carolina Forest Service's wildfire map, the fire is about 40 acres and 0% contained. To receive McDowell County emergency alerts text 28752 to 888777.

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MARION, N.C. (WLOS) — The McDowell County Courthouse in downtown Marion has reopened after it was evacuated due to a bomb ...

William Kehler, firector of McDowell County Emergency Services, provides an update on the wildfire near Old Fort, NC.