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 ...
Asheville Citizen-Times8d
North Fork Fire in McDowell County grows to 200 acres; Crooked Creek Fire 100% contained
However, localized impacts may be more hazardous especially in low lying areas near North Cove, Woodlawn, Marion and Lake James ... The North Carolina Forest Service, North Carolina Emergency ...
The Florida Times-Union8d
A community was hit hard by Hurricane Helene. They are now dealing with raging wildfires.
No injuries have been reported. The North Carolina Forest Service Wildfire Public Viewer showed that McDowell County was contending with three active wildfires Wednesday including the Crooked ...
Charlotte Observer9d
Evacuations lifted after fire crews contain more than half of wildfire east of Asheville
Evacuation orders were lifted after fire crews worked throughout the night Wednesday, containing 55% of the fire that burned 250 acres, according to the North Carolina Forest Service, which tracks ...
WECT9d
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 Service is warning people around the state about an enhanced risk for ...
Winston-Salem Journal6d
While experts warn of the risk of wildfires, N.C. Forest Service struggles with 100+ vacancies
On Wednesday, a wildfire broke out in McDowell County in Western North Carolina after a tree fell onto a powerline. After hours of firefighting efforts from Wednesday through Thursday morning, the ...
Newsweek8d
North Carolina Wildfire: Map Shows Active Incidents in Area
That fire is 0 percent contained, according to the North Carolina Forest Service. A downed tree blocks Eastway Drive in Charlotte, N.C., as Hurricane Helene moved across the area Friday ...