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.
A community was hit hard by Hurricane Helene. They are now dealing with raging wildfires.
Wildfires have spread in McDowell County, North Carolina, an area already struggling to recover from Hurricane Helene.
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'Out of control' wildfire prompts evacuation orders for some in WNC; shelter opened
OLD FORT, N.C. (WTVD) -- A wildfire in western North Carolina has prompted evacuations for some residents in McDowell County. According to authorities, the fire, which is currently 0% contained, was ...
North Carolina Forest Service warns of increased wildfire risk
As all of Southeast North Carolina faces a drought – with some communities in a severe drought – the North Carolina Forest ...