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.
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Three wildfires burn in McDowell County, crews make progress with containment
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 ...
McDowell County wildfire 15% contained, evacuation orders still in place
A large wildfire burning near Old Fort that's spread to 200 acres is now 15% contained, according to the McDowell County ...
Wildfires erupt in Helene-ravaged area of North Carolina
MCDOWELL COUNTY, N.C. – At least three wildfires ignited on Wednesday near North Carolina towns that were devastated by Hurricane Helene. The largest of the fires was estimated to have consumed 200 ...
Fire crews battle ‘out of control’ wildfire east of Asheville, people are told to evacuate
The 150-acre fire started after a tree fell on a power line on Bat Cave Road in Old Fort, an area already recovering from ...
1 dead after house fire near Mullins
One person was killed in a house fire Wednesday night on Krystal Farm Road near Mullins, according to Marion County Coroner ...
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 ...