New North Creek fire breaks out in McDowell County

'Out-of-control' wildfire forces evacuations in McDowell County
One fire remains after three wildfires began earlier this week in McDowell County. McDowell County Emergency Management Division said the fires burned through the following areas:Sign up for our NewslettersNorth Fork (American Thread Road area)Watson PlaceCrooked Creek (Bat Cave Road area) The North Fork Fire is the only one that remains as of Saturday.
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.
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.
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.
McDowell County wildfires still burning as firefighters battle flames
Wildfires continue to burn in McDowell County. The Crooked Creek fire has burned 220 acres and the North Folk fire has burned 60 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.
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Residents asked to evacuate part of McDowell Co. due to ‘out of control’ wildfire
OLD FORT, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - The McDowell County Emergency Management is calling for residents to evacuate due to an “out of control” wildfire in Old Fort on Wednesday. Officials said ...
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Officials: McDowell Co. wildfire 65% contained
Approximately 100 personnel from the U.S. Forest Service, North Carolina Forest Service, McDowell County Emergency Management ...
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No shooter, victims found after possible shooting reported at McDowell High School, officials say
"McDowell County 911 received a report of a possible active shooter at McDowell High School. Emergency personnel remain on ...
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McDowell Co. wildfire up to 644 acres, now 60% contained
According to McDowell County Emergency Management and the U.S. Forest Service, the North Fork fire nearly double in size on Friday to 644 acres. Much of the increase in fire size was due ...