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 Helene.
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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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 ...
Old Fort wildfire now burns 220 acres; new North Creek fire breaks out in McDowell County
The evacuation orders given by the McDowell County Office of Emergency Management were lifted Jan. 30 after an 'out of control' wildfire burned 220 acres.
A community was hit hard by Hurricane Helene. They are now dealing with raging wildfires.
Wildfires have spread in McDowell County, North Carolina, an area already struggling to recover from Hurricane Helene.
North Fork Fire 65% contained, US Forest Service says
OLD FORT, N.C. — Firefighters continue to make progress against the North Fork Fire in McDowell County, which is now 65% ...
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Wildfires break out in North Carolina town ravaged by Hurricane Helene
OLD FORT, N.C. (WLOS) — Just a few months after the area was ravaged by Hurricane Helene, an "out of control" wildfire in the western North Carolina town of Old Fort prompted evacuation orders ...