Evacuation order issued in mountain community due to ‘out of control’ wildfire
An “out of control” wildfire has prompted an evacuation order Wednesday for residents in the Crooked Creek community near Bat Cave Road south of Old Fort.
'Out of control' wildfire burns 150 acres, causes evacuation order in Old Fort
The McDowell County Office of Emergency Management issued an evacuation order for residents between between 3000-4500 Bat Cave Road, Pine Cove Road, Juliet Drive, Roy Moore Road and all side roads on Jan.
'Out of control' wildfire prompts evacuation orders for some in WNC; shelter opened
OLD FORT, N.C. (WTVD) -- A wildfire in western North Carolina has prompted evacuations for some residents in McDowell County. According to authorities, the fire, which is currently 0% contained, was started after a tree fell on a power line.
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.
'Out-of-control' wildfire forces evacuations in McDowell County
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Residents asked to evacuate part of McDowell Co. due to ‘out of control’ wildfire
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 wildfire is located in the Crooked Creek community in the area of Bat Cave Road and was caused by a tree falling on a power line.
Wildfire in McDowell County leads to evacuations in parts of McDowell County
McDowell County Emergency Management was urging residents Wednesday to evacuate do to a wildfire in Old Fort. Officials said that the wildfire is burning in the Crooked Creek community in McDowell County and remains at 0% containment.
'Out of control' wildfire burning in McDowell County
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