Crooked Creek Fire in McDowell County now 100% contained
12 hours ago · McDowell County officials said there were no reported injuries or fatalities from either the Crooked Creek or North Fork fires, but the Crooked Creek Fire did damage one home and destroy multiple ...
Crooked Creek Fire contained, 2 others burning in McDowell County …
Crooked Creek Fire Emergency management initially reported this wildfire as “out of control” and said it was caused by a tree falling on a power line.
Crooked Creek Fire at 55% containment; all evacuations lifted
1 day ago · An evacuation order for a wildfire burning in McDowell County will be lifted after crews made progress battling the fire.
The Crooked Creek Fire is now 100% contained - WCCB Charlotte
14 hours ago · MCDOWELL COUNTY, N.C. — The Crooked Creek Fire in McDowell County that burned 220 acres is now 100% contained. The N.C. Forest Service confirms the fire was caused by a fallen powerline. There is an Air Quality Alert in effect from midnight tonight to midnight Friday night for Yancy, Mitchell, McDowell and Burke counties.
Old Fort wildfire now burns 220 acres; new North Creek fire …
1 day ago · The Crooked Creek fire in Old Fort burned 220 acres through the evening of Jan. 29, but is currently at 55% containment, according to an update the morning of Jan. 30 from McDowell County's Office of Emergency Management.
McDowell County residents back home after wildfire forced
1 day ago · McDowell County residents are back home Thursday morning after a wildfire forced an evacuation the day before. The fire burned 250 acres in the Crooked Creek community near Bat Cave Road south of ...
Evacuations order rescinded for Crooked Creek area, wildfire 55% ...
1 day ago · In McDowell County, an evacuation order has been lifted in the Crooked Creek community where a wildfire broke out yesterday. Officials rescinded the previous evacuation order at 8 a.m. after announcing earlier in the morning that the fire is now 55% contained.
Crooked Creek Wildfire 55% contained, evacuation order lifted
22 hours ago · MCDOWELL CO., NC – The evacuation order for the Crooked Creek Community in McDowell County lifted Thursday morning after an out of control wildfire forced residents to flee. The fire began Wednesday afternoon near Old Fort after gusty winds caused a tree to fall on power lines. The fire quickly ...
Evacuation Orders Lifted in McDowell County, NC as Crooked Creek Fire
16 hours ago · Evacuation orders in McDowell County, NC, were lifted after the Crooked Creek Fire was 55% contained; it had prompted several neighborhoods to evacuate.
Crooked Creek evacuation order lifted; outbuildings destroyed
23 hours ago · The Crooked Creek Fire started at the 3500 block of Bat Cave Road. High winds spread the blaze quickly, and McDowell County authorities called the fire "extremely dangerous."
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