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The Charlotte Observer on MSN · 1d

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 Helene.

YAHOO!News · 1d

'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.

Knoxville WVLT-TV on MSN · 1d

Day 2: Crews continue to battle 3 wildfires in McDowell Co. that forced evacuations

The McDowell County Emergency Management said crews are battling three wildfires in McDowell County that were first reported on Wednesday. Officials said the Crooked Creek Fire is located in Old Fort and the Watson Place and North Fork Fires are located in Marion.

The Charlotte Observer on MSN · 3h

Firefighters contain 100% of wildfire that prompted evacuations east of Asheville

Fire crews were able to contain the rest of the remaining 220-acre wildfire in the Crooked Creek community in McDowell County Thursday afternoon.

WCNC-TV Charlotte on MSN · 1d

'Out of control' wildfire burning in western North Carolina spreads to 150 acres

Out of control' wildfire burning in western North Carolina spreads to 150 acres. Posted: January 29, 2025 \. The 150-acre fire is still at 0% conta

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North Fork Fire grows to 350 acres as firefighters perform burnout operations; 40% contained

The North Fork Fire in McDowell County is now at 350 acres, the U.S. Forest Service announced in an early afternoon news ...

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Wildfire spurs evacuations in Helene-ravaged North Carolina

Despite the monumental deluge Helene dumped on the region in late September and the catastrophic flooding, officials have ...

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PFAS compounds found in more firefighting PPE

The latest NIST study provides more information about exposure risk for firefighters from their firefighting protective gear.

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North Carolina Forest Service warns of increased wildfire risk

As all of Southeast North Carolina faces a drought – with some communities in a severe drought – the North Carolina Forest ...

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Wildfire in McDowell County a warning about dangers of drought conditions statewide

The N.C. Forest Service is warning North Carolinians to be prepared for wildfires and take the necessary steps to help ...

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Are wildland firefighters affected by Trump’s hiring freeze? Federal officials aren’t sure

The 2025 federal hiring freeze caused countless wildland firefighters to worry about their jobs. Here's how USDA responded.

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