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% ...
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Residents asked to evacuate part of McDowell Co. due to ‘out of control’ wildfire
Officials said wildfire is located in the Crooked Creek community in the area of Bat Cave Road and was caused by a tree falling on a power line. Crews stated that gusty winds are pushing the fire ...
NC mountain wildfire of unknown cause rages on, closing roads, popular trail
The fire started Wednesday afternoon after a tree fell on a power line near 4131 Bat Cave Road in Old Fort, according to a ...
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 ...
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Photos: Volunteers clear Bat Cave home damaged in Helene mudslide
Through the power of social media and some community organizing, volunteers helped an elderly couple dig their home out of ...
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 ...