Old Fort wildfire now burns 220 acres

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.
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.
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.
'Out-of-control' wildfire forces evacuations in McDowell County
Three wildfires are currently burning in McDowell County, which lead to some evacuations within the county.McDowell County Emergency Management Division said the fires are burning through the following areas:Sign up for our NewslettersNorth Fork (American Thread Road area)Watson PlaceCrooked Creek (Bat Cave Road area) Below you will find the latest updates from officials:Update at 10 a.
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.
Crooked Creek Fire in McDowell County now 100% contained
McDowell County officials said there were no reported injuries or fatalities from either the Crooked Creek or North Fork fires, but the Crooked Creek Fire did damage one home and destroy multiple outbuildings.
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.
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.
As one fire is contained, another one grows in McDowell County
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