Evacuation orders lifted, McDowell Co. wildfire now 100% contained
OLD FORT, N.C. – An outside fire has been reported off of Bat Cave Road in Old Fort. Reports say that the fire was caused by ...
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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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Western NC wildfire fully contained after prompting evacuations in Old Fort area
The Crooked Creek fire in McDowell County is now 100% contained. The fire has burned about 220 acres in total since breaking ...
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McDowell Tech new Workforce Development Center in Old Fort complete, aims to train workers in area
McDowell Technical Community College's new Workforce Education Center in Old Fort is complete. It is the first office or ...
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.
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 ...