High fire danger warning issued for McDowell County
McDowell County Emergency Management has issued a high fire danger warning from Friday morning until early next ...
North Fork Fire in McDowell County grows to 200 acres; Crooked Creek Fire 100% contained
As of 6:30 p.m. Jan. 30, firefighters were continuing burnout operations in McDowell County on the North Fork Fire, which has ...
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Firefighters work to contain wildfire through Helene damaged area in North Carolina
The latest information from McDowell County Emergency Management: ...
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McDowell County under high fire danger advisory due to dry conditions
"The combination of dry fuels and gusty winds will lead to an increased danger of wildfires across western North Carolina.” ...
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 September.
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A community was hit hard by Hurricane Helene. They are now dealing with raging wildfires.
North Carolina's McDowell County, still recovering from the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene, is facing yet another natural disaster in the form of wildfires. Old Fort, a town of ...
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Wildfires erupt near North Carolina towns ravaged by Hurricane Helene
MCDOWELL COUNTY, N.C. – At least three wildfires have ignited near North Carolina towns that were devastated by Hurricane Helene. As of Thursday morning, the Crooked Creek Fire in ...
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Red Flag Warning prompts burn ban in McDowell County
A Red Flag Warning for Northeast Georgia and the Western Carolinas prompted a burn ban to be placed in McDowell County, North Carolina.