wildfire north carolina

Map Shows Active Incidents in Area

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.

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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 in September.

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North Carolina Wildfire: Map Shows Active Incidents in Area

The wildfire, named the Crooked Creek Fire, ignited near the town of Old Fort, which was impacted by Hurricane Helene last September.

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Western NC wildfire full contained after prompting evacuations in Old Fort area.

OLD FORT, N.C. (WTVD) -- Firefighters made progress on the wildfire in western North Carolina that prompted evacuations. The ...

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Air Quality Alert issued as wildfire smoke impacts Western N.C.

The North Fork Fire in McDowell County has burned an estimated 200 acres in an area of heavy tree damage from Hurricane Helene. This has lead to higher smoke production that is now impacting air ...

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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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N.C. Forest Service reminds property owners to take action at home, be prepared for wildfires

Now is the time for North Carolinians to act on wildfire mitigation practices and firewise principles. By taking appropriate action, residents can help protect their homes and communities from wildfir ...