An “out of control” wildfire burning in western North Carolina is forcing residents to evacuate from their homes on Wednesday, according to the McDowell County officials.

Evacuation orders in McDowell County, NC, were lifted after the Crooked Creek Fire was 55% contained; it had prompted several ...

McDowell County Emergency Management said that the wildfire in Old Fort is currently 15% contained, but evacuation orders ...

A 157-acre disc golf course in McDowell County was heavily damaged in Hurricane Helene in late September. The North Cove Leisure Club's landscape and infrastructure were impacted. Bridges and road ...

Resources are also now being shared with a second wildfire which is burning along Watson Place on US 221 North in Marion. At ...

Crews will remain on scene throughout the night to ensure containment efforts continue. At this time, there are no active ...

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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.

However, localized impacts may be more hazardous especially in low lying areas near North Cove, Woodlawn ... in the Woodlawn Community of Marion, NC. Fire personnel immediately responded and ...

However, localized impacts may be more hazardous especially in low lying areas near North Cove, Woodlawn, Marion and Lake James. Smoke sensitive populations including children, older adults and ...