Wildfire near Old Fort prompts evacuations; two other fires reported in McDowell County
An outside fire has been reported on Bat Cave Road in Old Fort after a tree fell on a power line, local authorities said.
'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.
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.
Live updates: McDowell County wildfire near U.S. 221 is 60 acres, not contained
Residents living in the 3000-4500 block of Bat Cave Road and on Pine Cove Road, Julia Drive, Roy Moore Road, Cozy Cove Drive, the 1000 block of Lavender Road and all side roads in the area should evacuate until this fire is under control, the release said.
Old Fort wildfire now burns 220 acres; new North Creek fire breaks out in McDowell County
The evacuation orders given by the McDowell County Office of Emergency Management were lifted Jan. 30 after an 'out of control' wildfire burned 220 acres.
Evacuation order issued in mountain community due to ‘out of control’ wildfire
OLD FORT, N.C. — An “out of control” wildfire has prompted an evacuation order for residents in the Crooked Creek community near Bat Cave Road south of Old Fort, according to McDowell County Emergency Management.
North Fork Fire in McDowell County grows to 200 acres; Crooked Creek Fire 100% contained
As of 6:30 p.m. Jan. 30, firefighters were continuing burnout operations in McDowell County on the North Fork Fire, which has grown to 200 acres and is 20% contained.
Evacuation Orders Lifted in McDowell County, NC as Crooked Creek Fire 55% Contained
Evacuation orders in McDowell County, NC, were lifted after the Crooked Creek Fire was 55% contained; it had prompted several neighborhoods to evacuate.
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:
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