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A wildfire in McDowell County has burned 856 acres. Five structures are under threat, and evacuations remain in place as firefighters work to contain the flames.
A wildfire in McDowell County has burned more than 500 acres, emergency officials said Friday afternoon. As of 12 p.m., ...
Tropical Storm Helene left behind so much debris in Western North Carolina, it’s making battling wildfires even more ...
After more than six months of repairing damage from Hurricane Helene, Wildacres Retreat in McDowell County is now dealing ...
The Bee Rock Creek Fire continues to spread throughout McDowell County, burning through 856 acres at 10% containment as of ...
More firefighters are providing extra assistance as the Bee Rock Creek Fire in McDowell County has grown to more than 500 acres with 10% containment.
The debris, including downed trees and river long jams, alter fire behavior, making containment more challenging. While wildfires are a common occurrence in WNC, Helene will continue to affect ...