North Fork, McDowell County

North Fork wildfire in McDowell County reaches 80% containment, still under investigation
We have an update on a McDowell County wildfire burning since last week.The U.S. Forest Service said the North Fork fire remains at 644 acres with 80% containment.EDNEYVILLE CREWS BATTLE WORKING STRUCTURE FIRE,
'Out-of-control' wildfire forces evacuations in McDowell County
One fire remains after three wildfires began earlier this week in McDowell County. McDowell County Emergency Management Division said the fires burned through the following areas:Sign up for our NewslettersNorth Fork (American Thread Road area)Watson PlaceCrooked Creek (Bat Cave Road area) The North Fork Fire is the only one that remains as of Saturday.
North Fork Fire 65% contained, US Forest Service says
OLD FORT, N.C. — Firefighters continue to make progress against the North Fork Fire in McDowell County, which is now 65% contained, according to the U.S. Forest Service. The North Fork Fire grew in size yesterday before receiving half an inch of rain overnight. The fire is now contained at 644 acres as of Monday morning.
Old Fort wildfire now burns 220 acres; new North Creek fire breaks out in McDowell County
The evacuation orders given by the McDowell County Office of Emergency Management were lifted Jan. 30 after an 'out of control' wildfire burned 220 acres.
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.
North Fork Fire reaches 65% containment with minimal activity reported
NEBO, N.C. (WLOS) — The North Fork Fire remains at 644 acres and has increased to 65% containment on Feb. 2. According to a release, there was minimal fire activity on the afternoon of Saturday, Feb. 1, though officials say the fire continues to burn in areas of heavy damage from Hurricane Helene near the Woodlawn Community in McDowell County.
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.
As one fire is contained, another one grows in McDowell County
As one fire is contained, another one grows in McDowell County
Crooked Creek Fire contained, 2 others burning in McDowell County
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Officials: McDowell Co. wildfire 65% contained
Approximately 100 personnel from the U.S. Forest Service, North Carolina Forest Service, McDowell County Emergency Management ...
2nd wildfire breaks out in Helene-ravaged North Carolina county as "significant progress" made in Crooked Creek Fire, officials say
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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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Private landowners in western North Carolina fight wildfire with prescribed fire
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Wildfire in McDowell County a warning about dangers of drought conditions statewide
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NC mountain wildfire of unknown cause rages on, closing roads, popular trail
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Officials provide latest update as wildfire survives Friday night rain
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North Fork Fire 60% contained; firefighters leverage rain to manage hotspots
The release said approximately 100 personnel from the U.S. Forest Service, North Carolina Forest Service, McDowell County ...