Crews contain 30% of Tryon wildfire as burn bans remain in effect
Western North Carolina officials report that crews are responding to multiple wildfires while burn bans remain in effect.
Armstrong Fire in McDowell County 90% contained. 50+ acres burned.
A 52-acre wildfire in McDowell County is now 90% contained, the U.S. Forest Service says. The fire is burning in a area hit ...
Burn ban issued in McDowell County due to critical fire weather conditions
A burn ban is now in effect for McDowell County. The McDowell County Fire Marshal's Office issued an open burning ban due to ...
McDowell homeowner urges wildfire prep as blaze burns 52 acres, now 90% contained
A McDowell County homeowner is describing the moments when an active wildfire came within just a few dozen feet of his home ...
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Cause found for McDowell County wildfire, now 52 acres, 90% contained
Firefighters in McDowell County made progress in containing the Armstrong fire Wednesday, which is now 52 acres and 90% ...
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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.” ...
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Cleaning supply distribution at Welch Fire Dept. brings local and out-of-state support
One person volunteering, Nancy Osborne, had quit working at the Fire Department a week before the flood struck the area but returned after seeing the need here. A few days later, Osborn says she ...
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High fire danger warning issued for McDowell County
MCDOWELL COUNTY, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - McDowell County Emergency Management has issued a high fire danger warning starting Friday morning until early next week. According to officials, residents ...
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Firefighters work to contain wildfire through Helene damaged area in North Carolina
ACCIDENT. CREWS CONTINUE TO FIGHT THE ARMSTRONG FIRE IN MCDOWELL COUNTY. THE FIRE IS LOCATED ALONG ARMSTRONG CREEK ROAD OFF HIGHWAY 226, NORTH OF MARION. THE FIRE IS ESTIMATED AT 52 ACRES AND IS ...
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Armstrong Fire in McDowell County 90% contained. 50+ acres burned.
The Armstrong Fire, which burned over 50 acres in McDowell County, is now 90% contained. A backyard debris burn started the fire, the U.S. Forest Service says. A McDowell County wildfire that’s ...