Crooked Creek Fire contained, 2 others burning in McDowell County
The McDowell County Emergency Management said crews were battling three wildfires in McDowell County that were first reported ...
Firefighters contain 100% of wildfire that prompted evacuations east of Asheville
Fire crews were able to contain the rest of the remaining 220-acre wildfire in the Crooked Creek community in McDowell County ...
Evacuation order issued in mountain community due to ‘out of control’ wildfire
An “out of control” wildfire has prompted an evacuation order for residents near Bat Cave Road in Old Fort, according to ...
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.
Evacuation orders lifted, McDowell Co. wildfire now 100% contained
OLD FORT, N.C. – An outside fire has been reported off of Bat Cave Road in Old Fort. Reports say that the fire was caused by ...
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Wildfires break out in North Carolina town ravaged by Hurricane Helene
The Crooked Creek Fire began after authorities say a ... An emergency shelter is in place at First Baptist Church in Old Fort, located at 203 East Main Street, according to McDowell County ...
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Crooked Creek evacuation order lifted; outbuildings destroyed
In a 6:55 a.m. update on Thursday, Jan. 30, McDowell County Emergency Management officials said there were no reported injuries or fatalities from either the Crooked Creek or North Fork fires, but the ...
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Crooked Creek Fire contained, 2 others burning in McDowell County
All roads in the Crooked Creek community are now open.” According to emergency management, an emergency shelter was opened at First Baptist Church in Old Fort on East Main Street. Multiple ...