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.
Evacuation orders lifted as crews continue to contain McDowell Co. wildfire
Crews throughout the night continued to help contain a 220-acre wildfire off Bat Cave Road south of Old Fort in McDowell County. READ MORE:
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.
Three wildfires burn in McDowell County, crews make progress with containment
An out of control wildfire is currently burning in the Bat Cave Road area in Old Fort, North Carolina and has forced some evacuations. This area is under an increased fire danger until Wednesday afternoon due to the combination of wind gusts in the 25 to 35 mph range, relative humidity values in the 20% to 30%, and dry fuel moisture.
‘Leave immediately’: Evacuations ordered for ‘out of control’ wildfire in western NC
An “out of control” wildfire burning in western North Carolina is forcing residents to evacuate from their homes on Wednesday, according to the McDowell County officials.
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.
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 area of Bat Cave Road and was caused by a tree falling on a power line.
Two wildfires burn in mountains of Helene-damaged North Carolina
Evacuation orders because of wildfires have ended in the North Carolina mountains where Hurricane Helene did damage 18 weeks ...
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 ...
MUST SEE: Evacuations ordered in North Carolina amidst wildfires
In the must-see video above, evacuations were ordered after a wildfire ignited in McDowell County, western North Carolina, on Wednesday, January 29.
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Fire reported at Old Fort in McDowell County
OLD FORT, N.C. – An outside fire has been reported off of Bat Cave Road in Old Fort. Reports say that the fire was caused by ...
Councillor doesn’t want to see repeat of the 1980s Mt Etna protests
An application by a hard-rock quarry near Mt Etna to increase extraction from 100,000 to one million tonnes annually has been ...