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McDowell County lifts wildfire evacuation order

WYFF 4 Greenville-Spartanbur… · 21h

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 evacuations. This area is under an increased fire danger until Wednesday afternoon due to the combination of wind gusts in the 25 to 35 mph range, relative humidity values in the 20% to 30%, and dry fuel moisture.

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.

WBTV Charlotte on MSN · 1d

Wildfire in McDowell County leads to evacuations: What we know

McDowell County Emergency Management was urging residents Wednesday to evacuate do to a wildfire in Old Fort. UPDATE: McDowell County lifts wildfire evacuation order with half of blaze contained Officials said in their 8 p.

North Carolina Officials Make Urgent Request to Lawmakers

CBS News on MSN · 1d

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

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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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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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Evacuation order issued in mountain community due to ‘out of control’ wildfire

An “out of control” wildfire has prompted an evacuation order Wednesday for residents in the Crooked Creek community near Bat ...

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