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.
'Out of control' wildfire prompts evacuation orders for some in WNC; shelter opened
OLD FORT, N.C. (WTVD) -- A wildfire in western North Carolina has prompted evacuations for some residents in McDowell County. According to authorities, the fire, which is currently 0% contained, was started after a tree fell on a power line.
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.
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.
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 Crooked Creek community in the area of Bat Cave Road and was caused by a tree falling on a power line.
Too little, too late: Residents say they were in the dark as fire spread with no evacuation order
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Old Fort wildfire burns 250 acres, now 55% contained. Evacuation orders lifted
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Final evacuation orders lifted for deadly Palisades Fire
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Evacuation Orders Given Late to Area Where Fire Deaths Were Concentrated
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Where are mandatory evacuation orders for California wildfires? See maps
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Zone Map: Here are the evacuation order and warning zones for the Hughes Fire
Here is a list of zones under evacuation orders and warnings due to the fast-moving Hughes Fire, alongside tips on how to ...
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Evacuation order lifted for residents near Wades Gap, officials say to stay alert
Franklin County officials lifted the mandatory evacuation for the Wades Gap/Webster Corner Road area at 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, ...