WLOS By Kelly Doty Click here for updates on this story MCDOWELL COUNTY, North Carolina (WLOS) — Evacuation orders in ...

MCDOWELL COUNTY ... Another fire north of Marion, along U.S. 221, is now 100% contained, according to the North Carolina Forest Service’s wildfire map.

McDowell County EMS crews are also responding to a wildfire along Watson Place on US 221 North in Marion. Currently, there are no evacuation ... Service's wildfire map, the fire is about 4 acres ...

Despite the monumental deluge Helene dumped on the region in late September and the catastrophic flooding, officials have warned about elevated wildfire risks.

An outside fire has been reported on Bat Cave Road in Old Fort after a tree fell on a power line, local authorities said.