Crooked Creek Fire at 55% containment; all evacuations lifted
1 day ago · An evacuation order for a wildfire burning in McDowell County will be lifted after crews made progress battling the fire.
North Carolina Wildfire: Map Shows Active Incidents in Area
1 day ago · The wildfire, named the Crooked Creek Fire, ignited near the town of Old Fort, which was impacted by Hurricane Helene last September.
Evacuations Are Ordered as Wildfire Breaks Out in Western North ...
1 day ago · Officials ordered evacuations as a major brush fire broke out on Wednesday in a rural area in McDowell County, N.C., that has now burned about 250 acres. The Crooked Creek fire …
Old Fort, Marion McDowell County NC wildfire - live updates
22 hours ago · The Crooked Creek fire started around Bat Cave Road Wednesday when a tree fell on a power line before noon, according to McDowell County Emergency Management. By …
'Out-of-control' wildfire forces evacuations in McDowell County
Update at 8:10 p.m.: Crooked Creek Fire A wildfire burning in the Crooked Creek community of McDowell County is estimated at 250 acres with 15% containment.
2nd wildfire breaks out in Helene-ravaged North Carolina county …
22 hours ago · A second wildfire has erupted in western North Carolina's McDowell County, an area that was ravaged by Hurricane Helene just four months ago, nearly to the day, officials said.
Old Fort wildfire burns 250 acres, now 55% contained. Evacuation …
1 day ago · The Crooked Creek fire in Old Fort burned 250 acres through the evening of Jan. 29, but is currently at 55% containment, according to an update the morning of Jan. 30 from …
Crooked Creek Wildfire 55% contained, evacuation order lifted
22 hours ago · MCDOWELL COUNTY, N.C. — The evacuation order for the Crooked Creek Community in McDowell County lifted Thursday morning after an out of control wildfire forced …
Firefighters tackle three wildfires in McDowell County NC
20 hours ago · On Wednesday and Thursday, firefighters in McDowell County were busy with three wildfires, including one near hurricane-damaged Old Fort. On Thursday morning, …
Crooked Creek evacuation order lifted; outbuildings destroyed
23 hours ago · The Crooked Creek Fire started at the 3500 block of Bat Cave Road. High winds spread the blaze quickly, and McDowell County authorities called the fire "extremely dangerous."
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