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As 1 fire is contained, another one grows in McDowell County

WLOS Asheville/Greenville on MSN · 3h

North Fork Fire in McDowell County covers 200 acres, 20% contained

MCDOWELL COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — The other fire that's still burning in McDowell County is the North Fork Fire. It is located off Highway 221 North of Marion. In other terms, the fire is near the Woodlawn community. It's covering 200 acres and is now 20% contained, according to a U.S. Forest Service press release.

Wilmington WECT on MSN · 1h

Crooked Creek Fire contained, 2 others burning in McDowell County

The McDowell County Emergency Management said crews were battling three wildfires in McDowell County that were first reported on Wednesday. Officials said the Crooked Creek Fire is located in Old Fort and the Watson Place and North Fork Fires are located in Marion.

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.

Map Shows Active Incidents in Area

Newsweek on MSN · 1d

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 September.

The New York Times · 2d

Evacuations Are Ordered as Wildfire Breaks Out in Western North Carolina

The wildfire strikes an inland region of North Carolina that is still recovering from the damage wrought by Hurricane Helene in September.

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.

1don MSN

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 ...

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

The 50-acre 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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