Western North Carolina wildfire up to 644 acres, now 60% contained
Firefighters caught a bit of good luck on Friday and made gains to contain and extinguish a wildfire burning in McDowell ...
NC mountain wildfire of unknown cause rages on, closing roads, popular trail
Rain wasn’t enough to extinguish the fire, and flames continued “in areas of extreme hurricane damage,” U.S. Forest Service ...
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While experts warn of the risk of wildfires, N.C. Forest Service struggles with 100+ vacancies
On Wednesday, a wildfire broke out in McDowell County in Western North Carolina after a tree fell onto a powerline.
Firefighters contain 100% of wildfire that prompted evacuations east of Asheville
Fire crews were able to contain the rest of the remaining 220-acre wildfire in the Crooked Creek community in McDowell County ...
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Air Quality Alert issued as wildfire smoke impacts Western N.C.
The North Fork Fire in McDowell County has burned an estimated 200 acres in an area of heavy tree damage from Hurricane Helene. This has lead to higher smoke production that is now impacting air ...
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Western NC wildfire fully contained after prompting evacuations in Old Fort area
The Crooked Creek fire in McDowell County is now 100% contained. The fire has burned about 220 acres in total since breaking ...
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Daily Weather Update from FOX Weather: Cross-country storm brings final act of flooding, snow to Northeast
The FOX Forecast Center is tracking a sprawling coast-to-coast storm as it finishes its journey across the country. The ...
Crews battle multiple wildfires in western North Carolina
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Wildfire south of Old Fort fully contained, under control as of Thursday evening
This response was yet another testament to the collaboration and dedication of emergency responders across western North ...
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.
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Downed power line during gusty winds erupts wildfires in Helene-ravaged area of North Carolina
MCDOWELL COUNTY, N.C. – At least three wildfires ignited near North Carolina towns that were devastated by Hurricane Helene.
Drone Footage Shows Wildfire Burning in North Carolina
Drone footage captured a wildfire burning over McDowell County in western North Carolina on Wednesday, January 29, as crews continued to battle another wildfire in the area.This footage captured by ...