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McDowell County lifts wildfire evacuation order

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.

WYFF 4 Greenville-Spartanburg … · 6h

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.

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.

Hurricane Helene, North Carolina

CBS News · 17h

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.

Wildfires break out in North Carolina town ravaged by Hurricane Helene

The fire is happening while Western North Carolina is under an increased fire danger warning due to gusty winds, making it more difficult to contain.

USA TODAY on MSN · 15h

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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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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Fire crews battle ‘out of control’ wildfire east of Asheville, people are told to evacuate

The fire started after a tree fell on a power line on Bat Cave Road in Old Fort, in McDowell County, on Wednesday.

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