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North Carolina Officials Make Urgent Request to Lawmakers

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.

The Washington Post · 2d

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.

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

McDowell County lifts wildfire evacuation order

Hoodline · 1d

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.

WRAL · 1d

McDowell County wildfire grows to 250 acres, evacuation orders remain

McDowell County Emergency Management said that the wildfire in Old Fort is currently 15% contained, but evacuation orders remain in place. The wildfire, burning in the Crooked Creek community, is estimated to cover 250 acres.

WLOS · 1d

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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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

WTVD11h

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 ...

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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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 grown to 200 acres and is 20% contained.

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