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As 1 fire is contained, another one grows in McDowell County

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As one fire is contained, another one grows in McDowell County

An out of control wildfire is currently burning in the Bat Cave Road area in Old Fort, North Carolina and has forced some evacuations. This area is under an increased fire danger until Wednesday afternoon due to the combination of wind gusts in the 25 to 35 mph range, relative humidity values in the 20% to 30%, and dry fuel moisture.

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Firefighters report significant progress on McDowell County wildfire

A wildfire that burned an estimated 220 acres in McDowell County was likely sparked when high winds knocked down a power line near Old Fort, emergency officials said on Thursday. McDowell County Emergency Management said the Crooked Creek Fire,

Evacuation Orders Lifted in McDowell County, NC as Crooked Creek Fire 55% Contained

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

North Carolina Officials Make Urgent Request to Lawmakers

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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.

U.S. News & World Report · 1d

North Carolina Officials Make Urgent Request to Lawmakers on Helene and Other Hurricanes

North Carolina officials charged with leading recovery efforts in western North Carolina after Hurricane Helene have told state lawmakers that they need more money

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Wildfire spurs evacuations in Helene-ravaged North Carolina

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

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North Carolina Wildfire: Map Shows Active Incidents in Area

The wildfire, named the Crooked Creek Fire, ignited near the town of Old Fort, which was impacted by Hurricane Helene last ...

Western NC wildfire full contained after prompting evacuations in Old Fort area.

OLD FORT, N.C. (WTVD) -- Firefighters made progress on the wildfire in western North Carolina that prompted evacuations. The ...

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Wildfire in McDowell County a warning about dangers of drought conditions statewide

The N.C. Forest Service is warning North Carolinians to be prepared for wildfires and take the necessary steps to help ...

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DA: NC man pleads guilty after hitting man, moving body before driving off in 2023

The District Attorney’s Office said a Henderson County man has pled guilty to voluntary manslaughter from a hit-and-run crash ...

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